A man has been arrested following after another man was left unconscious at a home in Helston on Sunday night.

Police were called to Parc an Dower at around 8.15pm following reports an older man had been assaulted by a younger one.

A police spokesperson said on Monday: "A man in his sixties was unconscious following an assault. A 35 year old man remains in police custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

"A man in his sixties was taken to hospital for his head injuries, which were not deemed life threatening or serious."

The spokesperson added that police inquiries were underway.