Man assaulted during altercation at Gloucester park

Officers are appealing for information after a man was injured during an altercation at Gloucester Park.

It was reported that a fight had broken out between two groups of men before a number of women became involved too.

This took place near the band stand at around 7pm on Saturday 27 May and one of the men sustained a head injury.

A 30-year-old man from Gloucester was subsequently arrested on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage and possession of class A drugs in connection with the incident. He was later released from custody after being issued with a conditional caution.

Despite the arrest, investigating officers are appealing for anyone who was in the area at this time and has not yet spoken to police to make contact.

Information can be provided to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 464 of 27 May: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/