Man arrested and pulled from river after serious assault in Bridgwater
A man in his fifties was badly injured in the incident
A man has been arrested after being pulled from a river in Bridgwater.
Officers, alongside the fire and ambulance service, were called to Fore Street following reports of an assault at around 8.30pm.
A man in his fifties was badly injured in the incident and has been taken to hospital where he remains. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing.
Officers located another man, aged 35, in the nearby river and pulled him to safety. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He has since been released on bail.
Police are appealing for witnesses.