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A Bristol Rovers footballer has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man suffered a fractured skull when he was hit with a bottle in Bristol.A Bristol Rovers footballer has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man suffered a fractured skull when he was hit with a bottle in Bristol.
Police said League One midfielder David Pipe, 25, had been released on bail after the assault in Park Street at 0400 BST on Wednesday. League One midfielder David Pipe, 25, has been released on bail after the assault in Park Street at 0400 BST on Wednesday.
The injured 29-year-old is recovering in the city's Frenchay Hospital.The injured 29-year-old is recovering in the city's Frenchay Hospital.
Mr Pipe, a former Wales Under-21 captain, has been bailed until 20 September.Mr Pipe, a former Wales Under-21 captain, has been bailed until 20 September.
'Serious injuries''Serious injuries'
An Avon and Somerset police spokesman said: ''A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault in relation to an incident which occurred at 4am on Wednesday.An Avon and Somerset police spokesman said: ''A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault in relation to an incident which occurred at 4am on Wednesday.
''Police were called to a disturbance near a bar in Park Street.''Police were called to a disturbance near a bar in Park Street.
''A 29-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and it was suggested he had been hit over the head with one or more bottles.''A 29-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and it was suggested he had been hit over the head with one or more bottles.
''He is recovering in Frenchay Hospital with a fractured skull.''''He is recovering in Frenchay Hospital with a fractured skull.''
Mr Pipe, who has a full international cap, joined Bristol Rovers in July 2007 from Notts County for £50,000.Mr Pipe, who has a full international cap, joined Bristol Rovers in July 2007 from Notts County for £50,000.
A Bristol Rovers FC spokesman said: "As yet the club is not fully aware of the facts surrounding the incident.A Bristol Rovers FC spokesman said: "As yet the club is not fully aware of the facts surrounding the incident.
"The club is currently carrying out an internal investigation, and until this is complete the club will make no further comment.""The club is currently carrying out an internal investigation, and until this is complete the club will make no further comment."