POLICE are trying to trace a taxi driver who may have seen a youth being attacked in a North-East city.

It happened near the Spa Shop, Chester Road, Sunderland, between 2.15am and 2.30am last Friday. Two men chased the teenager for several hundred yards before attacking him, causing head injuries. Two men have been arrested and released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact 0191-454 7555 ext 66226.