Witnesses sought to alleged assault at a hotel near Alfreton
Police are trying trace witnesses to an alleged assault at a hotel.
Officers were called to the Santos Higham Farm Hotel, in Main Road, Higham, at about 1.30am on Saturday March 21, following reports that a 23-year-old man had been assaulted.
The man was allegedly punched in the face and he then fell to the floor, hitting his head on the ground. He suffered a fractured skull and remains in hospital.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested, questioned and released under investigation while inquiries continue.
Anyone with information should contact us via the below methods quoting reference 20*155862;
Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us
Phone – call us on 101.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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