A man has been left with serious injuries after being repeatedly punched in what police suspect could be a series of racially aggravated attacks.

The victim was set upon shortly after 2am in Stratford-upon-Avon - he is still in hospital. Police think he could be one of several people who might have been targeted.

A suspect has been arrested and remains in custody. Police have asked anyone who might be able to help their investigation into the attacks to come forward

A spokesman for Stratford Police said: "We have arrested a 27-year-old man from #Stratford following a series of reported assaults in central Stratford-upon-Avon in the early hours of 14th August.

"He was arrested at 6am and is still in custody while investigations continue. We believe that the assaults may have been racially aggravated.

"One victim was reportedly approached on The Willows at 2:14am by the suspect and punched multiple times, causing serious injury. He is still in serious condition in hospital.

We are investigating other reports with similarities in the area at the same time – between 1am and 6am this morning.

"If you have any information that could assist with our investigation, contact us on 101 or through our online reporting tool citing Incident 26 of 14 August."

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