Police have arrested five people on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in which a man was seriously assaulted in Haddenham.

Officers were called to Run Furrow at about 9.30pm on Wednesday after reports of an assault in which a man sustained multiple injuries.

The man is receiving treatment in hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

Two men, two boys and a woman have been arrested and released on bail with conditions until June, pending further investigations.

Det Insp Dominic Williamson said: “This type of incident is extremely rare in Haddenham and we are confident there will be people nearby who saw or heard something unusual. If you were in the area and witnessed any suspicious activity or vehicles, please get in touch. Any information, no matter how small, could be vital to this investigation.”

If you were in the area and saw or heard anything unusual, contact DI Williamson via the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505.

Or, if you don’t want to talk to police or leave your name, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.