POLICE are appealing for information after a 22-year-old man was found with serious head injuries outside a North-East nightclub.

Officers responded to reports of a man causing problems outside the Powerhouse nightclub, in Westmorland Street, Newcastle at 4.29am on Sunday, May 15.

They discovered a 22-year-old male with serious head injuries and he was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. 

Investigations are now underway to determine how the man came about his injuries and Northumbria Police would like to speak to any potential witnesses who were outside the entrance to the club on Sunday morning.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 236 15/05/16.