Appeal for information after alleged assault in south Leamington

POLICE are appealing for information after an alleged assault in Leamington town centre early on Sunday evening.

A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with facial injuries including a bloody nose and split lip after the incident, believed to have taken place in Packington Place off High Street at around 6.40pm.

Officers arrested a 45-year-old Leamington man on suspicion of assault. Following questioning, he was later released on conditional police bail pending further enquiries.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to please contact Pc Simon Osborne at Warwickshire Police on 684170 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.