Nine men arrested after mass brawl breaks out at Wetherspoons bar at London Victoria station

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Isabelle Parkin

By Isabelle Parkin


Published: 06/01/2026

- 16:29

Updated: 06/01/2026

- 18:25

Police were called to the busy train station at around 11.20pm

Nine men have been arrested after a fight broke out at a Wetherspoons bar in London Victoria Station.

The brawl erupted on the upper level of the busy train station at around 11.20pm on Saturday, January 3.


Video footage seen by GB News showed the moment the disorder broke out at the edge of the pub, overlooking the station's concourse.

Shouting could be heard as the fight escalated in full view of shocked passengers and staff.

Some people appear to be attempting to break up the disorder, with one person seen picking a man up by the waist and attempting to carry him away.

Security staff at the train station then rush to the top of a nearby escalator as the fight continues.

British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed officers were called to the scene at about 11.20pm.

The force revealed nine men had been arrested.

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Police were called to London Victoria Station at around 11.20pm on January 3

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The men have all since been released on police bail.

A BTP spokesman said: "Officers were called to Victoria railway station at around 11.20pm on Saturday, January 3, following reports of a fight.

"Officers attended and nine men were arrested - eight on suspicion of affray, one on suspicion of common assault and affray and one on suspicion of attempted Section 18 GBH.

"All have since been released on bail. Further enquiries into the incident are ongoing."

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The disorder broke out at a JD Wetherspoon

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A JD Wetherspoon spokesman said the pub chain will assist police with their investigations.

A spokesman said: "An incident took place just outside the pub on Saturday night , involving two groups of people.

"The police attended and a number of arrests were made.

"We have provided the police with our CCTV coverage and will assist them with their investigation."

London Victoria station is among the busiest train stations in the country.

There were 53.8 million entries and exits at the station in the 12 months ending March 2025, official figures show.

The busiest train station is London Liverpool Street, with 98 million entries and exists recorded over the same period.

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