NORTH Wales Police are investigating after a 40-year-old man received serious injuries in an assault at Newborough.

Police have increased their patrols in the area, after the incident which happened on High Street, during the afternoon of Wednesday, April 25.

Sergeant Tracey Llewellyn said: "At 3.40pm, local officers responded to reports of a man being assaulted on High Street in Newborough.

"A local man in his 40s was subsequently conveyed to hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.

"A short time later, officers arrested another local man in his 20s nearby and he remains in Police custody. At this early stage of the investigation we are still trying to establish exactly who is involved and the circumstances.’

"We are eager to hear from anyone who was either present, or knows anything, to contact Police. I’m conscious the incident will cause a great deal of concern within the community and so at this time we are increasing patrols and a visible presence will remain to reassure the public. If you know anything about this incident please contact Police as soon as possible.’

If you can assist with this investigation please contact North Wales Police via the web live chat http://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/chat-support.aspx. Alternatively, phone Police on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote W052924.