Police witness appeal after man seriously assaulted near College Green

A 44 year old man is in hospital with a serious head injury

Author: Chris TatePublished 7th Dec 2021

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in central Bristol.

A 44-year-old man suffered a serious head injury after being assaulted in the College Green area of the city, just after midnight on Saturday 27 November.

Members of the public looked after the victim until the emergency services arrived at the scene. He was then taken to hospital, where he currently remains.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He’s been released under investigation while Police enquiries continue.

Police want anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has relevant mobile phone or dashcam footage, to call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5221278896.

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