Man found unconscious in Cheltenham with serious head injuries

Police are now appealing for witnesses who might know more

Author: Olivia MounsorPublished 26th Apr 2022

Officers are appealing for information after a man sustained serious head injuries in Cheltenham on Sunday morning, 24 April.

Police were called to Regent Street at 1.15am after it was reported that a man had been found unconscious outside 21 Club and had injuries to his head.

Officers attended along with paramedics and the 27-year-old was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment.

The man's condition deteriorated and he has since been transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol where he remains in a critical condition.

Investigating officers are trying to establish what led to the man's injuries and anyone who has information about what took place is asked to come forward.

At this stage of the investigation, it is believed that there were a number of people in the local area around the time the injured man was discovered.

Investigating officers are particularly keen to identify and speak to a group of men who may have witnessed what took place.

Two CCTV images have been released by police and officers are keen to speak to those pictured in case they have any information which could assist enquiries.

Anyone who may be able to help with the investigation or can identify those pictured is asked to get in contact with police.

You can provide information to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 26 of 24 April: here

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