A MAN is in hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted in a Redditch flat.

Police are appealing for information about the assault, which happened at an address in Fownhope Close at around 4.45pm on Wednesday August 14.

Two men have been arrested and are currently in custody, West Mercia Police have confirmed.

DS Kelle Westwood from Redditch CID said: "Enquiries are very much in the early stages and we are working to establish the circumstances of the incident. If anyone was in Fownhope Close around the time of the incident we would urge them to get in contact with police."

Any witnesses should call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 464s 140819 or alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111