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Tan Hill Inn: Man denies attempted murder in Britain's highest pub

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Police were called to the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire on 21 July

A man has denied attempting to murder a man at the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales, Britain's highest pub.

Appearing at Teesside Crown Court on Monday, Richard Bowser, 46, also denied intending to endanger life during the incident on the night of 21 July.

However, Mr Bowser pleaded guilty to causing bodily harm to one man, assaulting two other people and possessing two firearms.

He was remanded in custody for trial on 8 January 2024.

Mr Bowser, of Worcester Place in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, appeared by video link from HMP Hull.

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