A MAN was left in critical condition in hospital with serious head and neck injuries following an assault in Bridgwater.

The incident took place shortly after 2am on Saturday, September 10 outside a property on Gordon Terrace.

Speaking on Monday, a spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "An altercation took place between a number of people which resulted in one man sustaining serious head and neck injuries.

"The victim is now in serious but stable condition and remains in Musgrove Park Hospital.

"A 25-year-old man from Bridgwater has been arrested and released on bail pending further police enquiries.

"We are still appealing for witnesses, anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call 101 and quote the crime reference number 5216201410."

A spokesman for the South West Ambulance Service said: "At 2.19am on Saturday, September 10 we were called to a report of a man with a head injury on Gordon Terrace in Bridgwater.

"Two of our units were sent to the scene and one was used to convey the casualty to the emergency department at Musgrove Park Hospital."