A 41-year-old man arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a man suffered a serious head injury in Ipswich has been released on bail

Tim Cracknell confirmed that after being questioned at Martlesham police investigation centre the suspect was released earlier today, pending further enquiries.

He must return to the investigation centre on January 4.

Officers were called to reports of an assault just after 6.30pm yesterday in Star Lane.

They found a man, believed to be in his 20s, lying on the ground when they arrived.

He had sustained a head injury.

The man was taken to Ipswich Hospital by ambulance, but subsequently discharged after treatment.

Officers closed one lane of Star Lane and a portion of Fore Street while the investigation began. The road was re-opened at around 8pm.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Suffolk police on 101.