Wiltshire Police launch appeal after man seriously assaulted

Police have launched a witness appeal after a man was assaulted and left with life-changing injuries.

Officers cordoned off an area in The Planks in Swindon following the incident that happened at about 17:00 BST.

The seriously injured 21-year-old man was taken to John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

Wiltshire Police said no arrests had been made but its inquiries were ongoing.

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