Police are investigating an incident in which a man was seriously assaulted in Haddenham.

Officers were called to Run Furrow at about 9.30pm yesterday after reports of an assault in which a man sustained multiple injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.

The man is receiving treatment in hospital and is in a serious but stable condition.

Det Insp Dominic Williamson said: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation but as this type of incident is extremely rare in Haddenham, we are confident there will be people nearby who saw or heard something unusual.

"If you were in the area and witnessed any suspicious activity or vehicles, please get in touch. Any information, no matter how small, could be vital to this investigation.”

If you were in the area and saw or heard anything unusual, contact DI Williamson via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.

Or if you don’t want to talk to police or leave your name, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.