Arrest after man seriously hurt in village assault

Dan Martin
BBC News, East Midlands
Google A street view of East Lane in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, outside the Hammer and Wedge pub on the left of the frame.Google
Police say the assault happened close to the Hammer and Wedge pub in Edwinstowe

A man has been arrested after a serious assault outside a village pub in Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire Police said a man in his 60s was taken to hospital where he remained after being punched in the head at about 01:25 GMT on Sunday, near the Hammer and Wedge Club, in East Lane, Edwinstowe.

A 36-year-old man was been arrested on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm with intent and is being questioned in custody, detectives said.

A spokesperson for the force added inquiries were continuing and police patrols had increased in the area.

Anyone with information about the attack has been urged to call the police.

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