POLICE are hunting three men after a 37-year-old Hartlepool man had chemicals thrown in his face during an attack.

The victim wwas on his way to visit family at around 11pm on Friday, July 10 when he was set upon by three other men and had an unknown substance, possibly ammonia, was poured on his face.

The attack took place on a side road leading from Elwick Road in the town.

During the assault, the man's jaw was broken.

The three men ran off.

Police said there was no description of the men.

Anyone who may have been in the area at the time and seen this incident or people with information which could help police should contact Detective Sergeant Paul Husband via the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively information can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website