THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a serious assault in the early hours of Saturday morning which left a 42-year-old man in a critical condition in hospital.

The arrest took place at around 3am outside Boots the Chemist, in The Brittox, Devizes.

A 26-year-old female, a 20-year-old male and a 19-year-old female - all from Devizes - were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

A 42-year-old male, also from Devizes, remains in a critical but stable condition in Southmead Hospital, Bristol.

Wiltshire Police would like to hear from anyone who was near The Brittox in the early hours of Saturday morning and are also asking for local businesses to contact them if they have CCTV footage of the surrounding area.

Anyone with information should contact Melksham CID via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.