Man critical after violent pub brawl in Diamond Creek

By Steve Lillebuen, Allison Worrall
Updated April 18 2016 - 11:34am, first published 10:32am
Police arrive at The Windy Mile Hotel in Diamond Creek after a man was assaulted.  Photo: Joe Armao
Police arrive at The Windy Mile Hotel in Diamond Creek after a man was assaulted. Photo: Joe Armao
The injured Diamond Creek man, Patrick Cronin.  Photo: Facebook
The injured Diamond Creek man, Patrick Cronin. Photo: Facebook
Patrick Cronin was critically injured in an alleged brawl on Saturday night. Photo: Facebook
Patrick Cronin was critically injured in an alleged brawl on Saturday night. Photo: Facebook

A beloved teenage football player was "caught in the crossfire" during a violent pub brawl, but managed to walk to a nearby friend's home before he collapsed.

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