The man had suffered a fractured skull and bleed on the brain.
Leicestershire Police are investigating a report of a fight in Coalville after a man was found unconscious in Needhams Walk.
Between 2 am and 2.30 am yesterday (Sunday 28 January), a call was received from the East Midlands Ambulance Service stating a man in his 30s had been found unconscious. He was taken to hospital, where it was established he had suffered a fractured skull and bleed on the brain.
After enquiries, a 28-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were arrested in connection with the incident. The man remains in custody while the woman has since been released on bail.
PC Tizzie Greene, the investigating officer, said: “As part of our investigation, we know that a fight took place in the area prior to the man being found injured in Needhams Walk.
“While this incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, I believe there were a number of people around who will have seen what happened. I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who filmed it or saw who was involved.
“Anything you can tell us could help.”
You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 24*055378.
Alternatively call 101.
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