Police raise concerns following reports of disorder at Peterborough pub's boxing events
Cambridgeshire Police have requested that a Peterborough pub has its licence reviewed following reports disorder at the venue.
Officers requested that the review be conducted following several incidents at organised boxing events legally held between March 14 and July 4, 2026.
Police say that the incidents demonstrate a ‘pattern of escalating risk, violence and disorder.’
The force added that: “Whilst police recognise that boxing events can be organised safely and lawfully, they are inherently higher-risk events requiring robust management controls, effective stewarding, appropriate security provision and clear dispersal arrangements.
Recent incidents demonstrate that the controls in place at The Peacock have failed to adequately prevent disorder associated with these events.”
The police stated that, on March 14, an incident broke out following a confrontation between a promoter and a boxer. This then allegedly escalated into a verbal and physical altercation requiring intervention from security staff.
Police were subsequently informed of reports that an individual may have been in possession of a baseball bat outside the venue. Whilst this report was not substantiated and no weapon was recovered, associates of those involved remained gathered outside the venue for approximately thirty minutes following the incident.
No offences were ultimately recorded but police stated: “The incident demonstrated a clear risk of disorder and required active intervention by security staff to prevent further escalation.”
On July 4, police received a report of fighting between 15 and 50 persons. Injuries included a broken nose. Officers attended and established the incident stemmed from a confrontation involving members of two boxing families attending the event.
Police again added: “Whilst no complainants ultimately came forward and no offences were recorded; the scale of the disorder was such that police attendance became necessary after event security allegedly lost control of the situation.
“On July 2026 police received third-party footage which appears to show a further violent incident in the rear car park following the event. This footage is currently under review and enquiries remain ongoing. The existence of the footage has further increased police concerns regarding event management and crowd control at the premises.”
The force concluded its submission by stating: “Whilst police acknowledge that no single incident should be viewed in isolation, the cumulative evidence demonstrates that foreseeable risks associated with these events have not been effectively identified, managed or mitigated.
"Police submit that confidence in the current management arrangements has been significantly diminished and that intervention by the licensing authority is now necessary to prevent further incidents and promote the licensing objectives.”