POLICE have issued a description of a witness they would like to speak to about an alleged assault in Scarborough that left a man needing hospital treatment.

The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday in the Woodland Ravine area.

A man, bleeding heavily from a head wound, managed to get help by banging on the door of a nearby house and was taken to the Hull Royal Infirmary for specialist treatment.

Part of the area was cordoned off while forensic officers gathered evidence.

A 22-year-old local man has been helping detectives with their inquiries.

However, police would like to speak to a woman who was seen sitting on a bench soon after the incident, at about 5.45am on Sunday.

She was in her 20s, with brown hair cut in a long bob and was wearing dark clothing.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact the inquiry team on (01609) 783131.