Man in critical condition after street attack

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Image caption, An 18-year-old from Penzance has been arrested in connection with the incident on Market Place
  • Author, George Thorpe
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, South West

A man is in a critical condition following a reported assault in Penzance town centre, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called out to the incident in Market Place at about 03:40 BST on Sunday.

A local man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, the force said.

Police added an 18-year-old from Penzance, arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and on suspicion of possessing a controlled Class A drug, had been bailed until 16 September.

A spokesperson for the force said officers were continuing to investigate the incident.

Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to contact investigating officers.

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