THIS is the shocking moment a wild brawl breaks out in a pub before an England game as a female employee is injured while trying to break it up.
Footage uploaded to social media shows the four men throwing punches inside a packed boozer while others circle round.
A wild pub brawl erupted in front of shocked drinkers Credit: Jam Press/Crawley Talks
The violence broke out inside the Tavern on the Green in Crawley, West Sussex Credit: Jam Press/Crawley Talks
Screams can be heard alongside cheers as fists fly only a few feet away from other drinkers.
The mobile phone footage pans from one punter chanting to the sudden scuffle and shows the men kicking and grabbing each other’s clothing.
It is not clear what brought on the skirmish but the pubgoers are eventually prised apart and the brawl ends.
The fight broke out at the Tavern on the Green pub in Pound Hill, Crawley, on Saturday before played in the World Cup.
A female employee was injured during the brawl Credit: Jam Press/Crawley Talks
The fight was just before England played Panama on Saturday night Credit: Jam Press/Crawley Talks
Cops said they were called to the pub before the 10pm game.
The force also confirmed that a female member of staff was injured in the brawl.
A spokesperson for Sussex said: “We were called to a report of a fight at the Tavern on the Green pub in Peterhouse Parade, Pound Hill, Crawley, at about 9.45pm on Saturday, 27 June.
“A woman staff member was assaulted as she tried to intervene.
“When we arrived at the scene, those involved had left and the bar had been closed.
“Enquiries are ongoing to trace the suspects.
“Anyone with information who can help our is asked to report online or phone 101, quoting serial 1865 of 27/06.”
The Tavern on the Green has not commented on the fight.
Stunned punters looked on from just a few feet away Credit: Jam Press/Crawley Talks
Police were called to the boozer following reports of a fight Credit: Jam Press/Crawley Talks
It is still reportedly advertising for upcoming World Cup fixtures.
This comes as approves plans for on Monday night.
The PM has laid down an emergency so fans can watch the Three Lions take on in boozers across both England and .
Starmer said: “Football might be coming home but we’re making sure fans don’t have to.
“Pubs staying open until the final whistle is good for supporters and good news for the pubs and venues that bring our communities together.
“The whole country will be backing the team. Come on England.”
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