Two men taken to hospital and youth (16) arrested after altercation near pub

Police and the ambulance service were called to South Street, Bourne just before 2am this morning (Saturday) where there had been an altercation near the Masons Arms pub.

Two local men, aged 23 and 25, had been assaulted and were taken to Peterborough Hospital for treatment.

A 16-year-old local youth has been arrested and police enquiries continue.

Officers say they have a number of witnesses to interview but if anyone thinks they can help, please contact 101 in confidence, quoting incident number 32 of today.

The area where the incident took place will be examined by a crime scene investigator today.