A MAJOR town centre road in Andover has reopened after it was closed for hours following a serious assault.

Bridge Street was closed eastbound between A3057 Western Avenue and High Street from the early hours of the morning on Saturday, October 15.

The road was closed following an incident which occurred at around 3.10am. A man in his 20s was assaulted on Bridge Street, near the junction with the High Street.

The man has been taken to  Southampton General Hospital and remains in a serious condition.

Officers have since launched an investigation and have arrested five men as part of ongoing enquiries.

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A 28-year-old man from Perham Down, Wiltshire, has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 21-year-old man from Bulford, Wiltshire, has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 20-year-old man from Bulford, Wilshire, has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

An 18-year-old man from Andover, Hampshire, has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

An 18-year-old man from Bulford, Wiltshire, has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

They all remain in custody.

Detective Sergeant Darren Godwin said: “We are appealing for witnesses and information in relation to this incident.

“Were you in the area during the early hours of this morning? Did you witness the incident?

“Do you have any dash-cam footage or CCTV images that may help our investigation?

“I would like to reassure local residents that there is no perceived risk to the wider community as it is believed this was an isolated incident.”