Two men have arrested after a man in his 50s was found with serious injuries at the bottom of the stairs in a Northampton pub.

Now police are appealing for anyone who was in The Old Bank in the early hours of Sunday morning to contact them.

A spokesperson said: “Detectives investigating a serious assault are appealing for anyone who may have been in the St Giles Square premises between 2.30am and 3am on Sunday, July 5, to contact them.

“A man in his 50s was found at the bottom of the stairs with serious injuries. It is believed he was assaulted before being discovered with life threatening injuries.

"Two men, aged in their 20s from Northampton have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody.

“Police officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information regarding it,” the spokesperson added.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information, is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO.