Latest news with #PeggyJunesBar
Metro
07-08-2025
- Metro
Big Brother star bought petrol for Molotov cocktail used to set man alight
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A former Big Brother contestant has admitted to driving to a garage to buy petrol for a Molotov cocktail that was thrown at a man's head. Simone Reed, 36, who took part in the reality series in 2017, became embroiled in a violent row during a night out in Redcar, North Yorkshire, on February 15 with her friend Carl Wild, 37. She then watched as Wild threw a petrol bomb at David Brotton from just a few feet away, hitting him squarely in the head. Footage shows the victim rolling on the floor in pain outside the Peggy Junes Bar in Redcar, North Yorkshire, trying to put out the flames. Wild then stormed into the bar, hitting out at people, before smashing up furniture and robbing the till. Three people were taken to hospital with injuries which were described as 'serious but not life-threatening', Cleveland Police said. Now, after appearing at Teeside Crown Court, glamour model Reed tearfully admitted to encouraging or assisting arson, the Sun reported. She was also given bail with a home curfew between 7pm and 5am. Following her arrest, Reed posted a picture of herself on social media with an electronic tag on her ankle. In Reed's basis of plea, she told the court: 'I had no idea that Carl was going to take it as far as he did… I did not expect at any point that anyone would suffer physical injury,' Teesside Live reported. The 36-year-old, from Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, entered the Big Brother house in its 18th season, the penultimate series on Channel 5, but was evicted after 15 days. As well as this, she has appeared on The X Factor, which she auditioned for in 2014 but did not make it through to the live shows. She has also taken part in the reality show On Benefits and went viral for stripping in broad daylight at the Stockton job centre after being dared by a friend. More Trending She claimed it was a political protest, saying at the time: 'The poor are getting poorer and the rich are getting richer. That's why I did it as well. People are suffering.' Despite previously being due to stand trial charged with attempted murder, Wild, of Redcar, admitted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and aggravated burglary, Teesside Crown Court heard. View More » Judge Laird KC told the defendants that they will be sentenced on October 9. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Big Brother's new eye logo for ITV's 2025 series will give you nightmares MORE: Peter Andre lands role in major TV mystery after Jafaican backlash MORE: Neighbours and Coronation Street legends unite for new 'twisted' drama
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Yahoo
Third person arrested after 'violent incident' at bar left three injured
A third person has been arrested following a "violent incident" at a Redcar bar. Cleveland Police has confirmed that a 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in police custody. It follows an incident at the Peggy Junes Bar on Queen Street on Saturday (February 15) when a violent altercation broke out just after 8pm. A cordon was erected (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN) Three people were taken to hospital with serious injuries, although these are not believed to be life-threatening. Police confirmed on Sunday that a 33-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman had been arrested in connection with the incident, and were hunting for two other men believed to be involved. The force has today (February 17) confirmed that a third arrest has been made in connection, while the other two arrested remain in custody. The front of the bar was smashed (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN) Police at the scene of the incident in Redcar (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN) Read More: Inside The Blue Bell, in Yarm, as it reopens after revamp Superfans talk 'amazing' Middlesbrough Royal Visit Backlash over new planters on Coniscliffe Road, Darlington As previously reported, a cordon was erected outside the bar on Saturday following the incident, with police officers seen standing at the scene. The front of Peggy Junes was also left damaged. Enquiries are ongoing and any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are asked to call 101, quoting reference number SE25027363.
