A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following an incident in Uffington on Saturday.

A 22-year-old man was seriously assaulted in the park behind Uffington Village Hall at about 3pm. He was taken to the Great Western Hospital in Swindon where he was treated for a broken nose, facial injuries and a bleed on the brain which was potentially life threatening.

He has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information should contact Det Con Will Downey via 0845 8 505 505.

If you do not wish to speak to the police or give your name you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.