Man in critical condition after Norwich assault

Police were called to St Andrews Street following reports that a man aged in his 30s had been seriously assaulted by a man.

Michael Maylen who admitted attempted murder in Norwich is to undergo an assessment to see if he is suitable for a hospital order (Image: Peter Walsh, Archant, Norfolk)

The victim suffered serious face and head injuries in the attack which happened at about 5pm on Sunday (June 13) and was initially taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

He has since been transferred to Addenbrookes, where he remains in a critical condition.

Michael Maylen is to be sentenced after pleading guilty to attempted murder after an attack in Norwich in June last year (Image: Peter Walsh, Archant Norfolk)

Police have cordoned off an area in St Andrews Street while enquiries take place to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident, and whether the people involved are known to each other.

Officers are keen to hear from anybody who may have seen anything or witnessed any suspicious activity in the area. Anyone with information should contact Detective Constable Katy Pointer in Norwich CID on 101, quoting incident number 326 of Sunday, June 13.

Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.