Man attacked by gang armed with metal poles

A man in his 60s suffered serious head injuries when he was was attacked outside a pub by a gang armed with metal poles earlier.

The victim is in hospital following the incident in Market Place, Coleford, in the Forest of Dean, at 14:30 GMT.

A number of men reportedly exited several vehicles before attacking the man with the poles then driving away in convoy, Gloucestershire Police said.

Police remain at the scene and are conducting enquiries in the area. They want to speak to anyone who witnessed the attack or who may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage.

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