LATEST UPDATE: Peterborough street reopened and two arrested as man left in critical condition

Two men have been arrested after a man was left in a critical condition following an assault in Peterborough in the early hours of this morning, Sunday.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th May 2016, 18:24 BST
Updated 11th May 2016, 17:57 BST
Forensic officers in Shrewsbury AvenueForensic officers in Shrewsbury Avenue
Forensic officers in Shrewsbury Avenue

Police sealed off Shrewsbury Avenue in Woodston at 1.30am this morning after a man suffered serious injuries in what is thought to be a serious assault.

A 29-year-old man from Peterborough and a 25-year-old man from Norwich have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The victim, a 45-year-old man, was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge where he remains in a critical condition.

Most Popular
Forensic officers in Shrewsbury AvenueForensic officers in Shrewsbury Avenue
Forensic officers in Shrewsbury Avenue

Shrewsbury Avenue was closed while investigations took place but reopened at 2.40pm.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

UPDATE: MURDER INVESTIGATION: Tributes paid to “amazing father” man dies after weekend attack in Peterborough