POLICE are calling on the public's assistance after a victim of an assualt in Chard at the weekend left him in hospital.

Five men have been arrested and bailed on suspicion of assault causing grevious bodily harm and aggrevated burglary.

Two men from Chard, a 60-year-old and a 34-year-old were arrested, as well as a 30-year-old man from Ilminster. A 43-year-old man and a 24 from Crewkerne were also arrested and questioned.

The alleged incident took place on Sunday at around 12pm. If you have any information on the incident call the police on 101 quoting log 504 of February 22.