Police investigate town centre incident

An area of Bartholomew Street, Newbury, was cordoned off by police last night (Thursday)

POLICE are investigating an incident in Newbury town centre last night (Thursday) where it is thought a man was attacked by a group.

An area in Bartholomew Street was cordoned off at about 6.30pm and local shopkeepers have reported that a man, who was thought to have been beaten up, was found lying in the road covered in blood.

The cordon was understood to still be in place until at least around 8pm.

Did you see the incident? Are you a shopkeeper in the area and if so, were you affected by the incident? Let us know by contacting 01635 564539 or emailing: newsdesk@newburynews.co.uk