A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was left with serious head injuries.

An investigation was launched after a man was assaulted during the course of the England World Cup semi-final match against Croatia on Wednesday, 11 July.

Police were called to Thornhill Way in Chineham at 7.44pm to reports that a man had been assaulted.

A 25-year-old man was taken to Southampton General Hospital with a serious head injury.

Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the attack are still ongoing.

A 28-year-old man from Buckinghamshire has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He has been bailed until August 16.

Anyone who has any information which could aid the police should call 101, quoting reference number 44180261526.