A man is in hospital after being assaulted by a group of men in Hartlepool.
Hartlepool Police is appealing for information after a man was assaulted by a group of men in the early hours of yesterday (Sunday, June 19) in Hartlepool town centre.
It happened shortly before 4am on Church Street and the 23-year-old victim suffered head and facial injuries for which he had to receive hospital treatment.
Church Street in Hartlepool, where the assault took place. Picture: GOOGLE STREETVIEW
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Any witnesses or anyone with information/dash cam or cctv, please contact Cleveland Police on the 101-number quoting ref 104919.
If you do not want to speak to police you could pass information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by phoning them on 0800 555 111.
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