A man was treated in hospital after he was attacked from behind and kicked unconscious.

The 38-year-old, from Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, had been drinking with friends in The Fox pub, in Guisborough, east Cleveland, before setting off to return home at 11pm on Thursday, November 17, when he was assaulted.

He was walking along Westgate, near the bus stop, when the attack happened.

The victim was punched and kicked and left unconscious on the ground, and told police he could not recall recall anything until he woke up in hospital.

He suffered injuries to his eyes, cuts and swelling to his face and a wound in his left ear which required stitches and was detained overnight in the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.

Earlier in the evening, the man was involved in a disagreement with two men, aged about 25, which was resolved at the time.

Anyone with information, or who witnessed the attack, is asked to call PC Gary Morgan, on (01642) 302626.