TWO people arrested after a man was found unresponsive with a bleed on the brain have been released on bail, police have confirmed.

It comes as 35-year-old Andrius Kadzevicius, who was treated by paramedics treated at a property in Crawford Street, Nelson, at around 7.50pm last Wednesday, is no longer said to be in a critical condition in hospital.

A 34-year-old man from Nelson., arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm in connection with the police's investigation, and a 26-year-old woman from Nelson, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have been released on bail pending further enquiries until April 27.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for information about the incident and would like to hear from anybody with information about the disturbance which occurred just before midnight on Tuesday, March 24, in Rutland Street, Nelson.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log reference 1513 of March 25. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.