Third arrest after fight in Newmarket while man in his 70's remains in hospital

A third person has been arrested following an incident in Newmarket at the weekend.

Officers were called at 3.40pm on Saturday 8 March, to reports of an altercation involving four people in High Street.

Two men sustained injuries as a result of the incident and were taken to hospital.

One of the injured parties – aged 45 – has since been discharged from hospital. He has subsequently been arrested on suspicion of affray and taken to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre (PIC) for questioning.

The other casualty – aged in his 70s - remains in hospital for treatment, with his condition described as critical but stable.

Two men, aged 25 and 23, were arrested a short time after the incident on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm and taken to Bury St Edmunds PIC for questioning. They were subsequently released on bail until Thursday 5 June, pending further enquiries.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for any witnesses who have not yet come forward to make contact.