A 17-YEAR-OLD youth had his front teeth knocked out during an unprovoked attack in a town centre.

Shaun McGee was waiting for a taxi with a group of friends outside the Odeon cinema building, in Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, at 2.30am, on Saturday, when the incident happened.

The group was approached by a larger group of men, and for no apparent reason, one of them punched Shaun in the face. His front teeth were knocked out and some of the others loosened.

The attacker is described as white, slim built, 6ft, with short dark hair and wearing dark clothing. PC William Parker, of Middlesbrough police, said: "The attack has left this young man with severe injuries to his teeth and face."

Witnesses should contact PC Parker on (01642) 303126