Arrest made and cordon in place after Cheltenham assault
Police received reports of two men assaulting another
One man has been arrested after reports of a assault in Cheltenham town centre.
At around 12.25pm today, (Monday 16 June) police received reports that two men had assaulted another man, causing injuries to his head.
The victim was found at the junction of the High Street, Promenade and North Street, near to Boots and Clarks, known locally as Boots Corner.
He was being helped by members of the public, when the police arrived and paramedics took over medical assistance.
The victim, aged in his 40s, to hospital for treatment to a laceration to his head. He has since been discharged.
A man aged in his 20s and from Cheltenham has been arrested today on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm.
Enquiries are ongoing to locate a second suspect.
A cordon had been in place while investigative work took place at the scene and this has since been removed.
Officers are in the early stages of an investigation, and at this time it is understood that those involved are known to each other.