'Serious assault' outside pub in Swindon
Police have launched an appeal for information following the incident earlier this week
Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after what they're describing as a serious assault outside a pub in Swindon.
They say it happened in the early hours of Monday morning (July 15) outside the Liden Arms - with a man needing hospital treatment after suffering a serious head injury.
One man's in custody, with another released on bail.
In a statement, officers said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault outside the Liden Arms, Swindon in the early hours of Monday morning.
"Just after midnight a man was hit over the head with an object and suffered a serious head injury requiring hospital treatment.
"Two men have been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent. One has been released on bail, the other remains in custody.
"If you saw what happened, or have information that could help with our enquiries, please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 54240082541.
"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."