POLICE today (Tuesday, January 13) said they have bailed four people arrested on suspicion of serious assault.

Officers are conducting further eqnquiries into an incident that left a 55-year-old man with serious injuries.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said the suspects are two 23-year-old men from Taunton, a 65-year-old man from Taunton, and a 21-year-old woman from Norton Fitzwarren.
He added: "A 55-year-old man remains in hospital and we are still hoping to hear from any witnesses who might be able to help with our investigation."

 

 

*A MIDDLE-aged man is in hospital with "serious injuries" following a suspected assault in Taunton.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard any altercation as part of their investigation.

A 55-year-old man was taken to hospital from a home in Spencer Avenue on Sunday morning, but police say the injuries may have been sustained the previous evening.

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

DCI Marie Wright said: “If anyone did see or hear anything suspicious in the Spencer Avenue area of Taunton on Saturday night or Sunday morning which might be related to this incident, please could they call the Somerset Investigations team on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800-555111, quoting reference 3718/15.”