Man arrested following serious assault

Sunday, 15 March 2020 at 17:14

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

A man has been arrested following a serious assault in Douglas yesterday.

Police are investigating the incident which involved two men at around 3am on Saturday on Well Road Hill.

Officers say one man received serious but not life-threatening injuries as a result - a second male was apprehended and has now been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Authorities now want to speak to anyone who saw what happened or were in the area of Well Road Hill, Market Street and Strand Street at the time.

Those with details they think could assist the constabulary are asked to contact Police Headquarters on 631 212.

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