'Pub row' sparked Land Rover rampage through Surrey town that left ...

'Pub row' sparked Land Rover rampage through Surrey town that left ...
'Pub row' sparked Land Rover rampage through Surrey town that left ...

A pub row sparked a Land Rover rampage that left a teenage motorcyclist injured and a trail of destruction through a leafy Surrey town, locals claim.

Residents in Godalming say an argument broke out at The Leathern Bottle on Friday night, moments before the driver was seen ramming nearby cars. 

After shunting an empty BMW several metres forward, the Land Rover driver then pulls out of the nearby junction onto the A3100 and collides with a motorbike.

Video shows the teenage rider being flung into the air in the crash before smashing into the ground. Family members say the boy escaped with just minor injuries. 

Today Surrey Police have revealed that a 17-year-old from the town has been arrested on suspicion of affray, criminal damage and driving a motor vehicle dangerously.

A second man, a 24 year-old man, also from Godalming, was arrested on suspicion of affray. Both have been released on bail and enquires are ongoing. 

Local residents claim the incident began as a row in The Leathern Bottle, before spilling out into the street.

One told MailOnline the argument involved a 'local hardman from the traveller community' who had been refused service at the pub because he is blacklisted on the area's PubWatch scheme.

Meanwhile other residents revealed how hero staff and customers at the pub rushed to the aid of the teenage biker in the aftermath of the crash.

Shocking footage, taken on Friday in Godalming, Surrey, shows the vehicle, still with 'L' plates attached to the rear, driving into the back of a stationary car before turning into the middle of the road

Shocking footage, taken on Friday in Godalming, Surrey, shows the vehicle, still with 'L' plates attached to the rear, driving into the back of a stationary car before turning into the middle of the road

A motorcyclist rides head-on into the side of the dark blue Land Rover and is launched onto the pavement

A first aider in the pub is said to have rushed to the teenager's aid. Staff at the pub are also said to have grabbed duvets and tea for all of those involved.

Meanwhile, members of the teenager's family today announced that despite the severity of the crash, he had since been released from hospital with minor injuries. 

In a statement, posted on Facebook, his family said: 'We wish to thank all those involved in the care of our son after he was involved in the road traffic collision on Friday. 

'We would like to thank the Fire Service for their care, Elaine and the staff at The Leathern Bottle and the wonderful nurse (did not get a name) who stayed with our son until the paramedic arrived. 

'(We also want to thank) Godalming Naval

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