A MAN was taken to hospital with head and facial injuries after being assaulted.

Police have released details about the incident, which happened on Saturday, August 19 at 8pm at the Tiger pub in Normanby, Middlesbrough.

A 33-year-old man was taken to James Cook University Hospital where he was treated for head and facial injuries.

It is unclear whether the victim was assaulted inside or outside the pub.

Anyone who may have witnessed the assault or anyone with information regarding the person responsible is asked to contact Detective Constable Gareth Davies on the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.