A POLICE investigation is underway following the death of a man who was seriously injured in an incident in a village near Taunton.

Another man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after the incident.

Police were called to a property in Henlade shortly after 2am on Saturday (August 6).

Eddie Bonfield, aged 46, was taken to hospital for emergency treatment, but he sadly died on Monday (August 8).

A 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Saturday morning remains on police bail as further police enquiries are carried out.

Mr Bonfield's family have issued a statement saying: “Eddie was a loving husband, dad and son, already missed terribly by Holly and George his children.

"He was loved by everyone he knew.

"Eddie was a very intelligent man who loved to be the life and soul of the party.

"Nikki his wife is devastated.”

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said family liaison officers are supporting family members and funeral details will be made known in due course.

The spokesperson said: "We’re carrying out an investigation into an incident in Henlade in which a man suffered serious injuries and later died in hospital.

"Officers were called to attend a property at just after 2am on Saturday 6 August.

"Eddie Bonfield, 46, went to hospital for emergency treatment, but sadly he died on Monday (8 August)."

The spokesperson added: "A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after the incident and remains on police bail so further enquiries can take place."