Arrest after attack leaves man in hospital
A man has been arrested after a serious assault in Derby city centre.
Shortly before 01:00 BST on Sunday a man was attacked on Curzon Street and was taken to hospital for treatment, police said.
A 57-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.
A cordon was set up, with Curzon Street, Bramble Street and part of The Wardwick closed off, officers said, but they have since reopened.
The severity of the victim's injuries are unclear, but police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
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