Man suffers serious injuries in attack near pub
Police say the assault happened close to the Hammer and Wedge pub in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire
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A man has suffered serious injuries after being punched in the head outside a pub, police say.
Officers were called to East Lane in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, close to the Hammer and Wedge, at about 01:25 GMT on Sunday.
The force said a man in his 60s was taken to hospital with serious injuries after what was believed to be an "isolated incident".
Det Sgt Jackie Price said: "A man has suffered serious injuries as a result of this incident and we are working hard to trace whoever is responsible."
"Officers are following a number of lines of inquiry and residents can expect to see a police presence in the area during the rest of the day," Det Sgt Price added.
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