THE reason why the police sealed off Brereton Avenue, in Cleethorpes, yesterday has been revealed.
A 50-year-old man was assaulted in the street shortly before 4.45pm, it has been confirmed.
The man was taken to Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital for treatment, where he remains in a stable condition.
The circumstances of the assault are still unclear at this time, and an investigation continues.
A 24-year-old man, a 26-year-old man and two 19-year-old men have been arrested in connection with the assault.
They all remain in custody at Grimsby Police Station.
Officers who were at the scene closed off Barcroft Street to Daubney Street to allow officers to conduct inquiries following the incident, as reported.
A witness told the Telegraph they had seen a fight outside the Today's shop, and another said they saw someone lying on the ground at about 4.50pm.
Several police vehicles and an ambulance car were at the scene.
About 20 people were out on the streets just outside the cordon, and officers guarded the area.
Anyone who may have information is asked to call the police on 101, quoting log 504 of April 23.
