Birmingham man in critical condition after being attacked in Swansea

A man from Birmingham is in a critical condition following an assault in Swansea.

Emergency services were called to Bridge Street near the Villers Arms Public House - the Hafod area of Swansea - at around 6.45pm on Saturday, October 21 – the same day Swansea City played Leicester City at the Swansea.com Stadium.

A 26-year-old man was assaulted in the street by an unknown man who was part of a larger group of men. He later collapsed at home.

Detective Inspector Chris Evans from South Wales Police said: “The victim declined medical attention in Swansea at the time and returned home to Birmingham.

“Unfortunately, he later become unwell, collapsed, and was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

“Extensive enquiries are on-going to identify the suspect and the group he was with, but we ask anyone with information to please come forward.”