Police investigate multiple assaults in Oakham town centre

A scene preservation remains in place in High Street, Oakham this morning following reports of an assault on three people overnight.

High Street remains closed between the Westgate Street and New Street junctions while investgiations are carried out.

It follows reports in the early hours of this morning that three people had been assaulted.

High Street in Oakham remains closed on Thursday morning. Photo: Rutland & Stamford Sound

A spokesperson for Rutland Police said: "Police were called to High Street shortly before 1.30am today (Thursday 11 July) following a report two men - aged 19 and 21 - and a 30-year-old woman had been assaulted. One person has been taken to hospital for treatment. No arrests have been made at this time."

A scene preservation remains in place in the area and motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101.