A PUB in York was smashed up by four men armed with baseball bats or similar weapons.

The incident took place at the Old Ebor pub in Nunnery Lane at around midnight on Saturday.

A spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Police said the four men had smashed windows and damaged the interior of the pub.

When they left they headed in the direction of Scarcroft Road.

The spokeswoman said: “Police believe the disturbance was an isolated incident and members of the public shouldn’t be alarmed.”

Any witnesses to the attack or anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information should phone police on 0845 6060247 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.