A MAN admitted to hospital with serious head injuries after being assaulted has been discharged.

The man, 24, was found injured in Duckworth Street, Darwen, at 1.20am on Wednesday after police followed a trail of blood.

He was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital but his condition has now improved and he has been allowed home.

Two men were arrested on the suspicion of wounding in connection with the incident and have now been released on bail pending further inquiries.