UK metropolis pub banned from screening England World Cup video games after stabbing outdoors
The Cavalier pub in Northfield, Birmingham, was open and trading when a man was stabbed outside during the England vs Mexico World Cup round of 16 match, leading to its licence being suspended
The Cavalier pub in Fairfax Road, Northfield (Image: Google )
A UK boozer has been barred from showing England World Cup fixtures after a punter was knifed outside during the Mexico clash. The incident unfolded outside The Cavalier in Fairfax Road, Northfield, Birmingham during the opening period of the round of 16 tie, between 2am and 2.44am on Monday, July 6.
Both the victim and the knifeman had been drinking in the establishment earlier, West Midlands Police confirmed. Officers sought an expedited interim review of the premises licence, held by Admiral Taverns Limited.
The victim, a male, was rushed to hospital though his wounds were not life-threatening, reports Birmingham Live. There was no mention of any arrests. Police declined to reveal any details about the assailant, stating ‘work is ongoing to identify them’.
The licence review was conducted by Birmingham City Council’s licensing sub-committee B on Tuesday, July 7 with the session chaired by Councillor Adam Higgs (Highters Heath, Con).
A statement from Superintendent Karl Thomas, contained within the application, revealed: “On Monday, July 6, 2026 the venue was open and trading.
“Between 0200 and 0244 hours an incident occurred whereby a person was stabbed outside the premises by another person both of whom had been in the premises.”
Boozers nationwide were permitted to serve alcohol until 5am on Monday due to the eventual 2am kick-off time BST.
Officers described the crime as a serious ‘wounding’ offence which could carry a life prison term. The report stated the venue was aware of the incident but ‘did not inform police’.
West Midlands Police expressed grave concerns about the promotion of the licensing objectives and requested the licence be suspended, along with the removal of designated premises supervisor (DPS), June Taylor.
Officers also demanded door staff be deployed, primarily to conduct customer searches.
However, Rebecca Farley, licensing manager for Admiral Taverns, presented a series of interim measures the pub was willing to implement in an attempt to stay open.
She requested a time restriction for door staff – meaning they wouldn’t be needed constantly, but only from 6pm each day.
Police agreed to those proposals – which became licence conditions – and confirmed if they were accepted, it would withdraw its demand for Ms Taylor’s removal as the DPS.
Coun Higgs confirmed the licence was suspended pending a review.
However, provided the additional conditions are implemented to West Midlands Police’s satisfaction, it could reopen.
The conditions, accepted by Admiral Tavern for the Cavalier, were:.
The pub must meet all the above conditions before it reopens.
And if it does so, it can reopen according to its previous opening hours, but it cannot broadcast any England World Cup game, like the quarter final with Norway on Saturday at 10pm.
It is also banned from participating in any extended licensing hours for World Cup matches.
