Four people were rushed to hospital in a North East town after being assaulted by a group of men.

The incident happened at around 10.30pm on Saturday, December 10 behind The Oven on Wilton Street, Middlesbrough.

Four males and one female were assaulted by a group of men, leaving four of them needing hospital treatment.

One male victim, aged 56, suffered a broken jaw requiring ongoing hospital treatment.

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage of the incident.

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Four of the suspects are described as white and one who is described as being possibly middle-eastern.

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A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “Anyone with information or dash cam footage is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 222656.

“Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.

 “Footage can also be uploaded here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/five-people-assaulted-in-middlesbrough