Man charged with attempted murder after assault in Elkesley left a man in a critical condition in hospital

Police investigating an assault that left a man with serious head injuries have charged a suspect with attempted murder.

Officers were called to an address in Park Lane, Elkesley, after the incident was reported at around 10pm on Sunday.

The victim, a man in his thirties, sustained a serious head injury and remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Robert Booth, 26, of Park Lane, Elkesey, has been charged with attempted murder and remanded into custody.

He is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Wednesday).

Detective Inspector Paul Lefford, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a very serious assault, and I am pleased we have now been able to charge a suspect.

"Our investigation into what happened will now continue.”