00:00The King's Head pub in Cockfield has had its licence suspended after an assault that left a man injured,
00:06but customers are urging council to keep it open.
00:10Regulars describe the King's Head as a clean, safe, family-orientated venue with friendly staff,
00:16adding that children feel happy and it's the only dog-friendly pub in Cockfield.
00:21The Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership and Cockfield Parish Council
00:25say they have no confidence the King's Head can operate responsibly, meet licensing duties and protect children.
00:33Manager Ross Ainsley has pledged staffing, CCTV and training,
00:37saying safety of customers, staff and community is his top priority ahead of the 24th August hearing.
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