A man was left with a serious head injury after a fight in a west Suffolk town. 

The altercation occurred in St Mary’s Square in Newmarket at sometime between 5pm and 5.30pm on Thursday October 31.

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The victim was reportedly approached by white male in their late 20s, who was unknown to him.

A police spokesman said an altercation broke out between the two men and the victim sustained a serious head injury and was taken to hospital.

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Officers are now investigating the incident as a case of grievous bodily harm. 

Police are asking anyone with information or who has any images or footage to contact them quoting crime reference: 37/62161/24.