A YOUNG man has suffered "serious head injuries" after a "disorder" involving a large number of people at a taxi rank in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, May 29).

The 20-year-old victim, who is currently being treated in hospital, was assaulted during the incident in Friarn Street, Bridgwater, at around 3am.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "We’re investigating a disorder which happened at a taxi rank in Bridgwater in the early hours of today (Sunday 29 May).

"A 20-year-old man was assaulted during this incident and he’s in hospital undergoing treatment after suffering serious head injuries.

"The incident happened at around 3am in the Friarn Street area, and involved a large number of people.

"A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm."

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward, including anyone who either filmed it on a mobile phone, or who may have any relevant dash cam footage.

If you can help, call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222126854.