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Three Injured During Fight Outside Vasta

At least three people were injured during a fight early Sunday morning.

UPDATE (March 11, 7:52 a.m.): Dormont police Sgt. James Briglia told Dormont-Brookline Patch in an email that police responded to Vasta on West Liberty Avenue at 1:55 a.m. March 10 for a report of a large fight happening outside the bar. Police from Mt. Lebanon, Castle Shannon and Baldwin Township assisted.

Briglia said one man and two women were injured during the incident. The man appeared to have been cut with a knife, and at least one of the women's injuries were consistent with being hit with a beer bottle.

One man was arrested at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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At least four people were reportedly stabbed during a fight on West Liberty Avenue in Dormont early Sunday morning, according to a report by WPXI.

The television news station did not provide details about the exact location or the victims' condition, and said no arrests had been made, as of Sunday.

To watch WPXI's full report, click here.

Dormont-Brookline Patch is working to get details about the incidents.

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Robert March 11, 2013 at 01:30 pm
That scares me. I don't think I will be visiting there after dark in the future.
Caleb March 11, 2013 at 02:11 pm
The Vasta has been a nuisance bar for a while now. I quit going to Toms Diner after a certain time because I didn't feel like dealing with the thug wannabes from the Vasta.
Lindsey W March 11, 2013 at 02:48 pm
Someone I know stopped in to Toms before this all happened and when it broke out, saw some woman get punched in the face by her boyfriend. Is this the kind of people Tom wants in his bar? They need to up the security. Too many incidents happen there. I always see cops there from my apartment.
Ed M March 11, 2013 at 02:58 pm
The Vasta should have been closed years ago.
Steph March 11, 2013 at 03:43 pm
I walked through the parking lot across the street this morning and saw chunks of weave/hair/braids still all over. How sick!!!
T&B T March 11, 2013 at 08:37 pm
This kind of stuff is getting worse and worse by the day.
jen March 12, 2013 at 12:22 am
As an employee of the Vasta for over a decade I can say it's been wonderful working for a family that struggled for years to build a good business.No business owner in there right mind would want trash like that in there building.They have done things for years to keep lowlifes out of their establishment and will continue working towards a better clientell.As for security,it has been up'ed previous to this incident.I'm sure everyone would know that Tom or his family does not condone or agree with any of the patrons actions on Sunday morning.They struggle with the Diner as well because people from ALL local bars that can't control themselves under the influence of alcohol frequent there.Tom has never asked for that kind of business,he's worked hard for his family and employees to have a safe place to go to work.These problems never occured until Senior Frogs opened down the street several years ago,in my opinion!I love my job there.I don't feel it's anywhere near a nuisence bar and we will continue to make sure that it will be a safe fun place for all to come and enjoy themselves!!!!
Paul D'Alessandro March 12, 2013 at 12:41 am
I have been going to the Vasta for approx 13 years. I, myself, have never had anyone threaten or assault me. The people who seem to get into fights, etc are usually intoxicated and would behave in a dangerous manner no matter what bar they are at. I have seen their security in action. They try to avoid confrontations before they start.
Even though the incident happened inside the bar, security successfully was able to get them outside, and that's where most of the incident happened. I do not feel, myself, that the Vasta is a dangerous place to go, and I will continue to go there. I always have a good time.

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Johann Lynge June 13, 2013 at 03:54 am
@MCG - I appreciate how you perceived the situation and I apologize if that was in fact the case.Read More Like I said I was not privy to the exact conversation. However at the time it wasn't explained like that to me so I was unaware and handled it as I interpreted it. My apologies if I was mistaken.
Johann Lynge June 13, 2013 at 04:07 am
@Debbie L. Actually the police have not been to the pub in a long time. The last time they wereRead More there was because I called them because a man who was intoxicated (which we didn't serve because he is barred) came in and refused to leave. And I don't ever recall seeing the fire department there. But to blame it on the Pub is a misconception because even if you closed the pub there are half a dozen other bars on the blvd that everyone would then frequent. While Bob Dobbs recommendation of reinstating prohibition might sound like a good idea good luck with that. Prohibition didn't prevent drinking in the 20's and it wouldn't stop it now either. Ultimately we can not make everyone happy but we do our best to run a safe and friendly establishment. And I make it my personal mission to prevent any and all fights. Since I've been the door man (almost 6 months) we have only had 1 fight in the bar which was quickly broken up. We are not perfect. Nor is any other bar. But we constantly strive to make improvements. We are a community pub. We love our community and everyone in it.
Bob Dobbs June 13, 2013 at 01:23 pm
i should say that out of the handful of bars in the vicinity, i prefer the brookline pub if i'mRead More gonna go to a bar . i dont care for the younger kids that accumulate on saturday nights with that annoying ghetto music but the food specials are decent and they do stock a decent selection of beers . i find zippy's to be much more clique-y and narrow-minded .
Brad Birdwell June 10, 2013 at 09:18 pm
@Daria. My description is 100% accurate. Yes, the bouncer quickly handled the situation by claimingRead More he witnessed "the whole thing". And he did. He witnessed my friends and I waiting to order a drink. That's all. Nothing more. Nothing less. The description is not harsh, it's actually toned down in comparison to what actually happened. The bouncer said, "I witnessed the whole thing and you were being a ****. One customer standing in line to order. One customer flicking another customer's hood and getting in his face. Which one was wrong? Apparently me since I don't go there frequently.
Johann Lynge June 11, 2013 at 08:39 am
To everyone following this thread, I'm the doorman in question at the Brookline Pub. I've posted aRead More response to the original poster on Patch.com that can be found at the following address: http://dormont-brookline.patch.com/groups/opinion/p/in-response-to-the-post-brookline-pubhorrible-experience I implore everyone to read that response to hear my side of the story. Thank you.
Debbie L. June 12, 2013 at 09:36 pm
Brad,,i totally agree with ya 100 percent,,nothing but trouble there, when my son starts going thereRead More from time to time again, i know hes up to no good.
Erin Faulk (Editor) June 8, 2013 at 06:08 pm
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coreylahey June 5, 2013 at 05:51 pm
But I reported on documented actions that happened within the community. Where is the violation?
Erin Faulk (Editor) June 5, 2013 at 05:54 pm
One was removed for personal attacks, another because it implied that there was corruption by aRead More specific person. Although you didn't name the person, it was implied. Since the corruption was never proven, I removed the comment. It's over. You're welcome to continue commenting as long as you follow the term of use.
coreylahey June 6, 2013 at 12:25 am
Yeah I guess the public online court records showing someone pleading guilty is not proof