A man is critically ill in hospital following an attack in Highfields, Leicester.
Police were called to Farnham Street at about 8.55pm yesterday following reports that a man had been assaulted in the street.
Five men and a woman have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in police custody.
Police said the victim, who is in his forties, was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary after being found with serious injuries. He is still being treated in hospital, and his condition is currently described as critical but stable.
Detective Constable Joanna Brown, the investigating officer, said the victim's injuries were "very serious".
She said: "Investigations are in their very early stages and officers have been carrying out a number of inquiries surrounding what happened.
"This was a nasty attack on this man and he is receiving treatment for some very serious injuries.
"We believe that there may have been several people who witnessed the assault and we would urge these people to please contact police with whatever information they have.
"We would like to reassure anyone who may call us with information that it will be treated with the upmost confidence and that they can always leave information with Crimestoppers anonymously if they wish."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Brown by calling 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
