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03 Mar 2026

Plymouth police appeal launched after serious weekend assault on Barbican

An investigation has been launched after a group fight reported outside the city centre bar left one person with a broken leg

Five staff members were allegedly assaulted during an early morning disturbance outside a popular nightlife venue (Image- Google Maps)

Five staff members were allegedly assaulted during an early morning disturbance outside a popular nightlife venue (Image- Google Maps)

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following an assault outside a bar in Plymouth.

Officers were called at 2.55am on Sunday 15 February to reports of a large group fight outside the Out Out on the Barbican.

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When police arrived, they were told that five members of staff had been assaulted by two male suspects. 

The suspects left the area before officers reached the scene.

One of the victims suffered a broken leg and ligament damage. 

The other four victims did not sustain any serious injuries.

Investigating officers are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or may have recorded footage to come forward. 

Police are particularly keen to hear from people who may have mobile phone footage, CCTV, dash-cam or doorbell recordings from the area at the time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via the force website, quoting reference 50260039324.

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