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Arrest over serious town assault |
Man charged over street assault |
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Police have made an arrest after a 22-year-old man was seriously hurt in an assault during the early hours on a street in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. | A 22-year-old man has been charged with assault after a man was attacked in Aberystwyth town centre. |
The attack happened on Sunday on the junction between Pier Street and New Street, outside a vacant shop that used to be Franks' clothing store. | The incident happened on Sunday between Pier Street and New Street. |
A 22-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of assault. | The man has been charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and is to appear at Aberystwyth Magistrates' Court on 18 March. |
The victim from Kington, Herefordshire, is in Morriston Hospital, Swansea, in a critical but stable condition. | The victim, Bryan Kirkham, 22, from Kington, Herefordshire, is in Morriston Hospital, Swansea, where his condition is described as stable. |
The incident happened at 0055 GMT on Sunday and Dyfed-Powys Police said due to the time and location, many people could have seen it. | Dyfed-Powys Police said Mr Kirkham had suffered "significant head injuries" as a result of the incident. |
Det Insp Greg Williams added: "Police are especially anxious to trace a female who spoke to police officers at the scene." | |
The area was cordoned off on Sunday morning and a tent erected at the place where the incident happened. | |
Any witnesses can contact Aberystwyth CID on 0845 330 2000. | |
