Man critically injured in bar attack

Police were called to the incident in Prince Street, Bridlington on Sunday morning

A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a serious assault at a bar in Bridlington, police said.

Humberside Police said officers were called to a bar on Prince Street at about 01:30 GMT on Sunday following reports a 22-year-old man had been found unconscious after he was believed to have been punched by another man.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, a spokesperson said.

Police appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who had any information that could help inquiries, to get in touch.

Det Ch Insp Nicole Elliott said: "We are in the early stages of our investigation, but I can confirm that, following enquiries so far, a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm in connection with the assault.

"He remains in our custody whilst enquiries continue, and we look to establish the full circumstances around the incident."

The force said a scene guard remained in place on Prince Street while officers investigated, reviewed CCTV, and conducted inquiries in the area.

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