Police investigate Moot pub killing
Police on Thursday confirmed that the initial information provided to Rekord by them, surrounding the incident was incorrect.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a bar fight in which a man was killed at the Rhino Inn bar and restaurant in the Moot last month.
Police initially said the fatal fight happened at 02:00 and the man died later in hospital as a result of his injuries.
Polly van der Poll, the owner of the bar, said the man was declared dead by medical personnel on the scene.
“The restaurant was about to close when a fight between the men broke out at 22:30.
“Police and medical services were called to the scene and left the scene after 02:00,” said Van der Poll.
The man was assaulted and killed during an altercation at this pub in Codonia Road, Waverley, on Sunday, 28 February.
Police said the victim was hit on the ear from behind by one of his assailants.
“He fell to the floor and another suspect assaulted him further.
“The suspects are still in police custody and will appear in court on Thursday, 18 March for bail applications.”
Van der Poll said he suffered a huge financial loss because of the incident.
“Since the start of Covid-19, we have strictly adhered to regulations as to when the restaurant needs to cash up and close its doors.
“These men did us and the family of the victim an injustice,” he added.
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