Footage widely shared on social media appears to show two men fighting inside the men’s changing rooms
YouTuber Billy Moore said he has “plucked up the courage” to show his “battered and bruised” face after a fight broke out in a Merseyside gym. Footage widely shared on platforms including X, Facebook and Instagram appears to show two men fighting inside the men’s changing rooms at a David Lloyd gym on Monday, April 27.
The fight reportedly took place at the site on Knowsley Industrial Estate on Arbour Lane, with several people watching as the incident unfolded. Merseyside Police confirmed officers were called to the scene at around 6.10pm following reports that two men had been injured during a fight inside the gym.
A 46-year-old man from Brighton-le-Sands and a 53-year-old man from Netherley were both arrested on suspicion of affray and taken into custody for questioning. They have since been released on bail with conditions.
Mr Moore today (April 29) posted a video on Facebook addressing the incident. In the video the former boxer – who has built a following on social media where he shares his views on politics and current affairs – said: “I’ve just had to pluck up the courage to come online, take the sunglasses off, and show you exactly what’s going on.
“My pride was in the way, my ego was in the way. I’ve got to be humble and go, look, I look battered and bruised.”
He added: “I can’t talk much, but everyone’s online making stories up at the same time.
“But I just want to say a big thank you to those that genuinely support me.”
Videos shared online from inside the gym show two topless men, both wearing blue shorts, grappling near the lockers. At one point, one man appears to poke the other in the eye before both exchange blows. The footage then shows the men separating, with one appearing bloodied, his face and chest visibly marked.
Other clips circulating online show the injured man speaking with police officers elsewhere in the gym, while another shows one of the men leaving the premises accompanied by officers.
A witness told the ECHO how staff were called over the tannoy to the men’s changing room following the altercation breaking out.
A spokesperson for David Lloyd declined to comment.
Detective inspector Edward Barr labelled the incident “shocking” as children were in the gym at the time of the fight.
He said: “This would have been a shocking incident to witness, carried out in full view of members of the public nearby, including children.
“We are gathering all available evidence and want to speak to anyone who saw what happened, or has since received information.
“We are aware of a social media video of the incident and I would urge people with information not to comment on such channels, but come to us directly so as not to hinder the investigation.”
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police’s social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC.
You can also report information via the force’s website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000332326.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously
