Offbeat Row over peanuts sparked mass brawl

**TheGuru** · 10-02-2010, 08:48 AM

A row over the last packet of peanuts in a working men's club triggered a street fight involving 50 people.

Dozens of police officers had to be called to the scene in Tunbridge Wells and used CS gas to calm brawlers, reports Metro.

The High Brooms Working Men's Club in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, was packed with more than 100 people when the fight broke out.

"One minute everyone was a having a great time chatting away about this and that and then two guys started arguing at the bar over a bag of dry roasted nuts," said eye-witness Charles Greenway, 47.

"They were telling the barman that they wanted the last bag and eventually one just lamped the other and it all kicked off with half the club punching and kicking each other.

"It was a sad end to the night, I can tell you."

The fight spilled out into the street, prompting dozens of neighbours of the club to call police. Police confirmed about 50 people were involved in the brawl.

Seven men, aged between 18 and 49, were arrested on suspicion of committing public order offences. Five have been bailed and two have been issued with fixed penalty notices.

A spokeswoman said: "Officers used incapacitant spray when making the arrests in order to subdue those believed to be involved."

Nuts

**fifi2004** · 10-02-2010, 09:21 AM

Well, at least it wasn't over the only woman in town!

**Topshag** · 12-02-2010, 08:17 AM

The Ozzies and Texans like a good brawl from time to time I hear, it clears the air....:

**fifi2004** · 12-02-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Topshag

The Ozzies and Texans like a good brawl from time to time I hear, it clears the air....:

Especially if there is a woman involved.

**bannedbiker** · 12-02-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fifi2004

Especially if there is a woman involved.

Head to Union street in Plymouth on a Fri or Sat night...!

**TheGuru** · 12-02-2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bannedbiker

Head to Union street in Plymouth on a Fri or Sat night...!

Handbags at 10 paces

**bannedbiker** · 15-02-2010, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGuru

Handbags at 10 paces

Dont think i've ever seen it that civilised...!

**madcat** · 16-02-2010, 07:50 PM

We used to live right opposite a working mans club in Wigan. Every Friday and Saturday night we heard the OAPs leaving the club and fighting to the point of fisticuffs in the car park. This wasn't a one off occurance, it happened every week and it used to drive us nuts. We couldnt believe how badly behaved the OAPs were...

After seeing that, I'm not surprised by this story

MadCat

**fifi2004** · 16-02-2010, 10:10 PM

Sorry to sound idiotic, put what's an OAP????

**bannedbiker** · 17-02-2010, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fifi2004

Sorry to sound idiotic, put what's an OAP????

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10-02-2010, 08:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheGuru Moderator My Mood: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 4,797 Credits: 72,123 Nominated 28 Times in 20 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 3 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Row over peanuts sparked mass brawl >> Show Printable Version Email this Page A row over the last packet of peanuts in a working men's club triggered a street fight involving 50 people. Dozens of police officers had to be called to the scene in Tunbridge Wells and used CS gas to calm brawlers, reports Metro. The High Brooms Working Men's Club in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, was packed with more than 100 people when the fight broke out. "One minute everyone was a having a great time chatting away about this and that and then two guys started arguing at the bar over a bag of dry roasted nuts," said eye-witness Charles Greenway, 47. "They were telling the barman that they wanted the last bag and eventually one just lamped the other and it all kicked off with half the club punching and kicking each other. "It was a sad end to the night, I can tell you." The fight spilled out into the street, prompting dozens of neighbours of the club to call police. Police confirmed about 50 people were involved in the brawl. Seven men, aged between 18 and 49, were arrested on suspicion of committing public order offences. Five have been bailed and two have been issued with fixed penalty notices. A spokeswoman said: "Officers used incapacitant spray when making the arrests in order to subdue those believed to be involved." Nuts __________________ TheGuru ----------------------------------- Like Siliconhell? Then give a small Donation towards the hosting costs

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madcat Administrator My Mood: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wigan, UK Posts: 2,414 Credits: 20,944 Nominated 14 Times in 8 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	>> Show Printable Version Email this Page We used to live right opposite a working mans club in Wigan. Every Friday and Saturday night we heard the OAPs leaving the club and fighting to the point of fisticuffs in the car park. This wasn't a one off occurance, it happened every week and it used to drive us nuts. We couldnt believe how badly behaved the OAPs were... After seeing that, I'm not surprised by this story MadCat __________________ I reject your reality and I substitute my own

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