Durham Constabulary has confirmed that rumours claiming a person died inside a North East bar following a weapons incident are incorrect. False claims had been circulating alleging that someone had died at Babylon in Durham city centre.
A statement on the Durham City Police social media page said: "We are aware of rumours surrounding an incident which is alleged to have happened at Babylon in North Road, Durham City, and wish to provide some clarity. Police were called at 12am on Saturday morning (October 31) following reports of an incident involving a man and a woman inside the premises."
Arrest and Investigation
Officers attended on an immediate response and launched an investigation. An 18-year-old man was arrested and taken into police custody, where he was interviewed. He has since been released on bail while further enquiries are carried out.
The force added: "We are aware that rumours have been circulating claiming that somebody had died inside the premises, and that weapons were involved. This is incorrect. Police are treating this as an isolated incident and several lines of enquiry are being pursued."
Appeal for Information
Anyone with information that could assist is asked to contact Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting crime reference number CRI00716612.
