The owners of the Q Club Sports Bar (Previously Hereford Snooker Centre) have issued an update following an incident that occurred on Saturday, where a man suffered stab wounds.
A spokesperson for Q Club Sports Bar said:
“Thank you everyone for all your kind messages of support over the last 48 hours.
“For those of you that don’t know a man randomly ran into our club with a knife to commit unprovoked acts of violence.
“Fortunately some very brave people in the club were able to overpower the assailant until the police arrived. We are also delighted to hear that the brave man injured during the incident is up and about again.
“We are also pleased to say that the club is now back open again. Sadly there are some very evil people in this world and we will not let them ruin a great club that is enjoyed by so many.
“Once again thank you to everyone that has supported us through this time! From now on the door will be close and people will be buzzed in and out. Take care and see you all soon.”
Earlier today, West Mercia Police issued the following update:
“A man from Shropshire has been charged following an affray that occurred at Hereford Snooker Centre.
“Andrew Reading, of Allcroft Close in Onibury, Craven Arms has been charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm, one count of possessing an offensive weapon and one count of affray.
“The 33-year-old has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at court this month.
“The charges relate to an isolated incident that took place yesterday (Saturday 17 September) just after 5pm at Hereford Snooker Centre.”
Earlier update:
There is currently an increased police presence in Hereford.
They responded to a call at around 5pm this afternoon after a disturbance broke out at Hereford Snooker Centre in Coningsby Street.
Police and ambulance services are in attendance. Two men have been arrested. One man has been taken by air ambulance to hospital. There are a number of other casualties, but the extent of their injuries is unknown.
A police cordon will be in place around Coningsby Street, Widemarsh Street and the immediate vicinity.
Please be reassured that the incident is contained and there is no threat to the wider public, however, please avoid the area to allow the police to continue with their work.
Thank you.
