A MAN was left with face and leg injuries after being knocked down by a car and then beaten by two men.

The incident happened in Mandale Road, Middlesbrough on Monday.

A spokesman for Cleveland Police said that the man was struck by the vehicle between 12.50pm and 1.10pm.

After getting to his feet and making his way to Heythrop Drive the same car stopped again and two males got out and began to assault the man.

Police are appealing for witnesses to either incident to call PC Farooq on 01642-326 326.