Police investigating a fight at a pub in which 80 people are believed to have been involved and three people glassed, have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to.

The incident happened at around 10.25pm on Saturday in the outdoor area of The Talbot pub on Balshaw Lane in Chorley. 

Officers say that initial reports suggested around 80 people had been involved, however they now believe it was closer to 20 people.

As a result of the fight, three people were injured, including a member of staff at the pub, who was punched to the face.

Thankfully their injuries are not serious. 

Two members of the public were also injured when glasses were thrown, with one suffering cuts and a possible broken jaw and eye socket, while the second suffered cuts to the face.

On Sunday, officers appealed for help locating a man in connection with the incident and he has since been identified.

Although no arrests have been made as of yet, enquiries are very much ongoing.

Det Insp Steve Monk, of Chorley Police, said: “On Saturday night we were made aware of an altercation which had broken out in the outdoor area of a pub.

"This escalated and several people were injured in the affray which ensued.

“Although we now believe the numbers involved were not as high as first thought, it is still utterly unacceptable that this occurred.

"The majority of those at the pub that night were simply trying to enjoy their evening peacefully.

“We would now like to identify the two people in the attached images as part of our enquiries, and are asking anybody who recognises them to get in touch straight away.

“We are also asking people to get in touch if they witnessed the incident and have not yet been spoken to by police, or if they have any other information that could help with our investigation.”

The matter has been referred to the licensing department for review with full co-operation from the premises.

Det Insp Monk added: “Coronavirus restrictions are easing from today, allowing people to socialise indoors in groups of either six people or two households, and we understand people will want to make the most of this.

"However we would ask that if you are heading to the pub you have a good time but please be responsible.

“We’ll police with professionalism and will be approachable and fair – but we want to make it clear we won’t tolerate anti-social behaviour, violence or other criminality.”

Anybody with information is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting log 1610 of May 15.