A 36-year-old man was left with a broken jaw after being assaulted in the Powlett Pub, Powlett Road, Hartlepool, at around 6.30pm on Saturday. The victim, who needed hospital treatment, was punched in the back of the head as well as being hit in the face with some kind of weapon. The attackers are unknown. Witnesses are asked to contact PC Neil Dixon on 01642-302126 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.
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