A MAN was taken to hospital suffering head injuries after being assaulted by three men with baseball bats in Bathgate Avenue, Town End Farm, Sunderland, shortly before 11.30pm last night (Saturday, August 16). A police spokesman said the 44-year-old victim was taken to Sunderland Royal Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police on 101, extension 69191, quoting log number 1422 16/08/14, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.