Elkesley: Man in critical condition in hospital after assault

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Image caption, Police were called to an address in Park Lane, Elkesley, on Sunday night

A man has been arrested after another man was attacked, leaving him seriously ill in hospital.

Officers were called to an address in Park Lane, in Elkesley, Nottinghamshire, following a report shortly after 22:00 GMT on Sunday.

Police said the victim, in his 30s, sustained a serious head injury and remained in a critical condition.

A 26-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.

Police said the victim's head injuries were "potentially life-threatening".

"We are working to understand what happened in the moments before, during and after this isolated incident of violence and our investigation is ongoing," the force added.

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