Here’s why a busy street and alleyway in Northampton town centre were cordoned off by police over the weekend

Northamptonshire Police taped off Conduit Lane – an alleyway that links Market Square to Mercer’s Row – along with the surrounding footpath on Mercer’s Row in the early hours of Sunday morning (October 26).

A police spokeswoman said: “This was connected to an assault which occurred at about 5am on Sunday, October 26, in Conduit Lane.

“A man in his 20s sustained a head injury which required hospital treatment. A 27-year-old man from Northampton was arrested nearby on suspicion of Section 18 wounding (GBH with intent) but has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

“Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 25000627846.”