Five men arrested following serious assault in Coleford
Gloucestershire Police say the arrests have been made amid their investigation into the case
Gloucestershire Police have confirmed they've arrested five men in connection with the serious assault of a man over the weekend in Coleford.
It's reported the victim - aged in his 60s - was attacked with metal poles, before a number of people drove away from the scene in a 'convoy'.
Officers say they identified a number of vehicles and men who they'd believed were involved in the incident - before arrest attempts took place.
All five of those who were arrested remain in police custody.
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Four men from Gloucester and aged 27, 29, 34 and 52 were arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and violent disorder.
A 55-year-old man from out of county was also arrested on suspicion of assault wounding.
Gloucestershire Police added: "The arrests relate to a report that a man in his 60s had sustained serious injuries after being attacked with metal poles on Market Place in Coleford on Saturday afternoon (5 April).
"He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition at this time.
"Enquiries into the incident are continuing and anyone with information or footage and who hasn't already spoken to police is asked to make contact.
"Information can be provided to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 264 of 5 April.