TWO men attacked a 30-year old man in his garden, police have revealed.

Officers are hunting the two assailants following the assault in Geneva Road, Darlington, at about 9pm on Saturday, November 5.

The victim was treated at Darlington Memorial Hospital for a cut above his eye after he was attacked when he went into his garden to check on his dog.

One of the assailants is described as white, between 20 and 30, of medium build and about 5ft 8in.

He wore dark clothing, including a woolly hat and a fleece-type jacket.

His accomplice was of a similar age and height, and was wearing a dark baseball cap.

Anyone with information about the incident or those responsible is asked to call PC Jeff Summerhill at Darlington police station on 0345-60-60-365 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555-111.