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Internet Star Jack Kay Injured in Pub Assault, Suspect Arrested

Published 25 March 2026

A 26-year-old internet personality known as Ibiza Final Boss sustained minor injuries during an altercation at a pub in Ryton, Gateshead, on Friday evening, prompting police to arrest a suspect and launch an investigation.

Officers from Northumbria Police responded to reports of a disturbance at The Runhead on Holborn Lane around 5:45 p.m. Witnesses described four men chasing another individual into the premises before assaulting him. By the time police arrived, all involved, including the victim, had left the scene. The victim was later identified as Jack Kay, a builder from Lemington in Newcastle, who suffered non-serious injuries consistent with the reported attack.

According to police, the individuals involved are believed to be known to each other, and there is no indication of a broader threat to the public. A 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of violent disorder and has been released on bail pending further inquiries. Authorities have appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist the probe.

Some accounts from those at the pub added details to the sequence of events. A source whose friend was present...

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