A 22-YEAR-OLD man was knocked unconscious last night in Cirencester.

The incident happened at 8pm in the Abbey Grounds.

A man, 23, was arrested for grievous bodily harm close to the scene and is in police custody.

Both men are believed to be from Cirencester.

Police would still like to hear from witnesses at the scene who saw the incident or has any information which could help with their inquiries.

Call Gloucestershire police on 101 or email 101@gloucestershire.police.uk quoting incident number 433 of March 22.