An 18-year-old man has been arrested after another teenager was allegedly attacked in

Slough

and left in hospital with serious injuries.

It comes after a 16-year-old boy was reportedly attacked on Wellesley Path, off Wellington Street, near the HTC roundabout.

The boy is said to have suffered serious head injuries and remains in hospital in a critical condition.

The 18-year-old man, from Slough, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent on Wednesday and has been released on conditional bail until 23 July.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Will Crowther of Force CID based at Slough police station said: “The boy who was injured remains critical and I am making a renewed appeal for anyone with information relating to this incident to contact police.

“I am particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have mobile phone or dash-cam footage from the area between 8pm and 9pm last Friday to contact us.

“Any information, no matter how insignificant you may think this to be, may be crucial in our investigation.

“Sadly, the boy’s injuries are very serious, and I am urging anyone with information to look into their conscience and make contact with us.”

Call 101 quoting reference number 43190188816 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.