Man arrested on suspicion of Assault GBH in Hereford

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Hereford on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm after police were called to an incident in Bridge Street in the early hours of Sunday morning.

He was arrested in the early hours of 9 June and following questioning, was released on police bail pending further enquiries that evening.

Following the assault the same man who was assaulted is believed to have fallen down some stairs near Aubrey Street. He was taken by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham with serious head injuries. He is currently in an induced coma in a stable condition.

Any witnesses are please asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident 52s of 9 June 2019. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.