A MAN was knocked unconscious in a fight outside a pizzeria last Sunday.

The 39-year-old victim, who sustained a broken nose, was kept in hospital overnight.

He had come to the aid of his friend, who had been allegedly attacked during an argument outside Primo's Pizzeria, in Wynyard Road, Hartlepool at about 11.45pm on Sunday.

PC Chris Dring is appealing for witnesses to come forward and can be contacted on (01642) 302126.