Attempted murder arrest after axe attack in Clare

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following reports of an axe attack.

Suffolk Police were called at 20:15 GMT on Saturday to the Bell Hotel in Market Hill, Clare.

The victim, a man aged in his 30s, was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital having suffered a serious head injury.

A 39-year-old man was arrested in Bury St Edmunds on Sunday on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted murder.

Police said the victim was in a stable condition in hospital and they believed it was an isolated incident.

They are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.

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