Man, 19, seriously injured in Northampton town-centre attack

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Image caption, Police vehicles have been in Gold Street since the early hours of Saturday

Three men have been arrested after a man, 19, suffered serious head injuries in a town-centre attack.

The incident happened in Gold Street, Northampton, at about 05:45 BST on Saturday.

Police were called to reports of a fight in the street involving a group of men.

They detained three men, aged 19, 21 and 31, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. They remain in custody, Northamptonshire Police said.

Part of Gold Street, a busy shopping area, was closed while investigations took place.

The police are appealing for witnesses.

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