POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked in broad daylight at the weekend.

The 29-year-old victim was left with a broken cheek bone and broken nose after around ten people assaulted him in Willington, on Saturday afternoon.

Witnesses who called police to the scene, at the rear of High Street, at about 1pm, reported seeing the gang pull the man from a car before the brawl.

They then made off in a white convertible car and a green vehicle.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact Bishop Auckland police on 0845 6060365.