A MAN is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after being involved in an alleged assault outside a pub.
The incident happened just before 9pm on Wednesday night outside the Kings Arms, in Billingham, Teesside.
Police are still trying to piece together what happened and appealed yestereday for customers in the pub at the time, or anyone else who may have seen the incident, to come forward.
The injured man, aged about 36, was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton, but later transferred to Middlesbrough General Hospital.
Last night, a police spokeswoman described his condition as "critical but stable".
The area outside the pub was taped off while forensic officers gathered evidence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Inspector Shane Sellers on (01642) 302226.
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