TWO men have been arrested following reports of another man being assaulted in Amesbury last night (May 1).

Police say they were made aware of an assault by the ambulance service in Mill Green Road at around 11.45pm.

They say a man in his 20s was taken to hospital after suffering a serious head injury, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

“Following enquiries, we have arrested two men, aged 28 and 22, on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent,” a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said.

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The 22-year-old was also found to have drugs in his sock, and was subsequently further arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug.

He was also arrested on suspicion of harassment in connection with an incident in Hampshire.

Both men remain in custody for questioning.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact 101 with reference 353 of yesterday’s date (01/05).

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