Two members of staff at Warwickshire Hospital were allegedly assaulted and racially abused by a patient last night.

The staff were treating a 44-year-old man overnight (20-21 May) before the alleged incident occurred.

Police were called and a man has been arrested on suspicion of assault, racially aggravated assault and committing a racially aggravated public order offence.

A Warwickshire Police statement said: "Two members of staff at Warwick Hospital were allegedly assaulted and racially abused by a man who had just received treatment. A 44-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of assault, racially aggravate assault and committing a racially aggravated public order offence."

Anyone with information that can help police with their enquiries can call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.