A MAN was left unconscious in the street after being beaten by a group of teenagers he saw breaking into a car.
A police spokesman said the 44-year-old victim saw a group of youths breaking into a car in Kings Road, near the Pet Hospital, in Sunderland, at 8.15pm on Thursday.
When he challenged them and told them to stop, the group followed him to Bowman Street, where he was attacked and left unconscious.
The man, who was not taken to hospital, suffered bruising.
Last night, police said there had been up to seven youths, aged 16 or 17, in the group and there was possibly a girl with them.
Anyone with information is asked to call 0191-454 7555, ext 66158.
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