A Sydney pub has been closed down for the weekend because police believe it is too violent to drink in.
Scruffy Murphy's, an Irish-themed pub on George Street in the CBD, was closed from 6pm tonight, following a court order.
Staff at the pub, initially unaware of the police ban, were preparing for the after-work rush when contacted by the Herald at 5.30pm.
Police decided to push for the temporary closure of the pub after "a number of brawls" last night, said Acting City Central Local Area Commander, Detective Chief Inspector Jon Alt.
"A man was charged with malicious wounding in relation to the first incident which occurred shortly after he left the licensed premises," he said.
"It's alleged the man bit the neck of the victim, causing a serious wound. The male was well affected by liquor. A number of other people were injured in the incident. The man was granted conditional bail at Central Local Court today."
"The second incident relates to a female who collapsed at the hotel and was sent from the premises in a taxi with her friend. Police are investigating whether her drink was spiked."
Other incidents, including alleged sexual assaults, assaults and other violence were connected to the bar, police said......
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