A 39-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested following an altercation in Glastonbury that left one man with a "potentially serious" head injury and two others injured.

The incident happened just before 5.30pm on Sunday, October 13, at Beckery Old Road.

A large police presence attended, including the specialist firearms unit and National Police Air Service helicopter.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: "A man has been arrested following an incident in Glastonbury.

"Officers were called to Beckery Old Road just before 5.30pm on Sunday 13 October to reports of an altercation between a group of men.

"Attending officers were supported by specialist firearms units and the National Police Air Service helicopter.

"Three men are understood to have sustained injuries consistent with being struck by a blunt object and taken to hospital. One of them remains in hospital with what is considered to be a potentially serious head injury. The other two sustained injuries that are not currently believed to be life-threatening or life-changing."

Chief Inspector Andy Pritchard said: “A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray yesterday evening. He remains in custody and will be interviewed by detectives investigating this incident.

“We are aware there has been some inaccurate speculation about this incident and the nature of the injuries, and hope this update helps people to understand what happened and the latest status of our inquiries.

“We wish to reassure the public we believed this to be an isolated incident. However, the local neighbourhood teams will be carrying out high-visibility patrols in the area over the coming days to provide additional reassurance.”

The force added: "Anyone who saw what happened or who has any other information which could help the police investigation is asked to call 101 and give the reference 5224270182.

"If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224270182, or complete our online appeals form.

"You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

"No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers."