Two teenagers arrested after two men assaulted in Gloucester city centre
Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault on Eastgate Street
Two teenage boys have been arrested after two men were assaulted in Gloucester city centre.
Gloucestershire Police said the assault happened on Eastgate Street at around 11.35pm on Friday 23rd October.
Officers were called to a report of a fight near the bus stop next to Holloway House.
Police said it was reported that two men stepped in after hearing an argument and fight involving another man and a woman.
This led to another fight, in which one of the men suffered a serious facial injury.
The two boys left the scene.
Police said they were arrested a short time later near Gloucester Cathedral.
One is 16 and from Cheltenham, and the other is 17 and from Gloucester.
They were arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and remain in custody while enquiries continue.
The victims
One of the victims, a man in his 40s, was treated at the scene.
The other, a man in his 30s, was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where he received treatment for his injuries.
Appeal for witnesses
Officers have been reviewing CCTV and want to speak to anyone in the area at the time.
They are keen to hear from anyone who saw what led up to the assault, or saw the assault itself.
Police are also asking anyone who was assaulted but has not reported it to get in touch.
Anyone with information can contact Gloucestershire Police through its website, quoting reference number 53260091986.
People can also call 101 quoting the same reference number.
Information can be reported anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.