A man is fighting for his life after being attacked in a pub beer garden.
The 53-year-old was seriously hurt after an 'altercation' in the The Springfield pub in Chorley, Lancashire.
He is in a critical condition in hospital following the incident on Monday night.
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Lancashire Police said a 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
He has been released on bail while an investigation continues.
In a statement, the force said: "We are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted.
"The incident happened at about 7pm on Monday (December 27th) in the beer garden of The Springfield pub on Spendmore Lane in Coppull.
"The victim, a 53-year-old local man, was involved in an altercation during which he appeared to suffer a serious head injury.
"He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
"A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and bailed until January 25th while police enquiries continue."
Detective Chief Inspector Mike Gladwin said: "This incident has resulted in a man suffering some extremely serious injuries and while we have made an arrest our enquiries are very much ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened or who has any information which could assist to come forward and contact police."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 1126 of December 27, or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
