A MAN who sustained serious head injuries after he was assaulted outside a Whitby takeaway has died.

The 47-year-old, who has not yet been named by police, died on Thursday.

He was assaulted outside Porto Pizza on Windsor Terrace at around 12.05am on Sunday, February 24.

A 28-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause greivous bodily harm, and has remained in police custody. 

Police said they wanted to speak to anyone who was in the area between 11.45pm on Saturday and 12.15am on Sunday.

  • Anyone who can assist the police with their investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote reference number 12190034150.