An appeal has been launched to find two men after an alleged assault outside a popular North East nightclub left one man in hospital with head injuries.
Police are looking for more information following an incident outside SOHO nightclub on Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, at 3am on January 8.
Officers have released images of two men they want help in identifying, as part of their ongoing investigation.
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The victim was a 39-year-old man who suffered head injuries and received treatment at James Cook University Hospital.
Cleveland Police have said they believe the two males identified in the pictures may be able to assist police with their inquiries.
In a statement, a Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "The incident happened around 3am on Sunday 8th January outside SOHO nightclub on Corporation Road.
"The victim, a 39-year-old man, suffered head injuries and received treatment at James Cook University Hospital.
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"It is believed the two males may be able to assist police with their enquiries."
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the males or anyone who may have further information is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 004437.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
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