A man's been assaulted in Oakham

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward

Police
Author: Julie CastonPublished 27th Aug 2021
Last updated 27th Aug 2021

A man's reportedly been assaulted in Oakham earlier today and two men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Officers were called out around 2 o clock this morning - to find a man in High Street with head injuries. He's been taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition

Two 18-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent with one of them also being arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. They both remain in police custody.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have been out in the area at this time and witnessed the assault or the circumstances leading up to it to get in touch.

Anyone who has any information which could help the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 quoting 21*497761.

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