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A man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was attacked in Cardiff on the weekend.

Police are appealing for information on the assault, which happened in the early hours of Sunday.

The 21-year-old, from Lisvane, Cardiff, is currently at the University Hospital of Wales.

A 40-year-old man from Hampshire has been charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm and is due to appear at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on November 14.

Detective Inspector Julian Bull, from Cardiff CID, said: “One man has been arrested and charged with the assault however the investigation is still very much on-going and we are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

“The incident happened on the Kingsway near to the Lloyds Bank at around 12.40am on Sunday, October 27.

“There were many people in the area at the time and would appeal for any witnesses to contact us.

“The victim has suffered very serious head injuries and his family are being supported by a specially-trained family liaison officer at this time.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cardiff CID on 02920 527 420, South Wales Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting occurrence 62130338374.