A NORTH East man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was seriously assaulted during an early morning incident at a luxury hotel resort in Lincolnshire.
Humberside Police confirmed this morning that a 46-year-old man from Gateshead has been left with life-threatening injuries after he was on the receiving end of a serious assault, which took place at the Forest Pines Hotel, near Scunthorpe, at around 3am yesterday (March 13).
In the aftermath of the attack, crime scene investigators and police officers were seen at the hotel interviewing staff and other people staying at the resort.
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The police force also confirmed that they’d arrested a man and women in their 30s in connection with the incident.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “A man, aged 32, has been arrested on suspicion of committing a serious assault on a man, aged 46 at a hotel in Scunthorpe in the early hours of 13 March 2022.
“The victim, who was visiting the area from Gateshead, is in a life threatening but stable condition in hospital. His family is being supported by specially trained officers and medical staff.
“A woman, aged 32, has also been arrested in connection to the incident. Both remain in custody while the investigation continues.
“Anyone with information about the incident, that has not already spoken to officers, is asked to call our non-emergency 101 line quoting log 72 of 13 March. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”
In an update on the case a little earlier this morning, Humberside Police have confirmed that the 32-year-old man, Michael McDonagh, of Darley, Barnsley, involved in the assault has been charged with the incident and will appear in court later today (March 14).
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