A MAN has been arrested following a serious assault, which left a man in a critical condition.

The incident happened just after midnight on July 26 on the High Street in Alton, close to the Vodafone store.

A 24-year-old man suffered head injuries which left him in a critical condition.

He was taken to Southampton General Hospital.

A 25-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, both from Alton have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

They remain in police custody at this time.

Anyone who has any information about this incident or anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call police on 101, quoting Operation Infringe or 44200279176.