A 53-YEAR-OLD man was allegedly hit in the face with a hammer after a scuffle broke out at Frampton Country Show yesterday, Sunday.

Gloucestershire police said the victim became involved in an argument with another man.

Police say the victim was then hit in the face with a hammer, suffering facial injuries.

The attacker ran away from the scene.

The police helicopter was called to assist and a man was apprehended and arrested.

* Jordan Morgan, aged 18, of Yeomans Close, Stoke Bishop near Bristol has been charged with assault by beating in connection with the incident and has been bailed to attend Cheltenham Magistrates Court on Wednesday, October 23.