Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses after a man was reportedly assaulted by an attacker armed with a blunt instrument in Nottingham city centre.
Officers were called to Upper Parliament Street shortly before 11.30 pm yesterday (Tuesday 9 May 2023).
The victim received first aid at the scene before being taken to hospital.
He suffered serious head injuries which are not currently believed to be life-threatening.
Inquiries are ongoing to trace his attacker, including checking CCTV footage.
Detective Sergeant Richard Doel, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“Our investigation to understand the full circumstances of this violent incident is still in its early stages but we are pursuing lines of inquiry and appealing to anyone who was in the area, and who may have information which could assist us, to please get in touch.
“Everyone should be able to feel safe in our city without the fear of being attacked and we are working to find the person responsible and bring them to justice.”
Anyone with any information, CCTV or who witnessed the incident is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 956 of 9 May 2023, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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