POLICE are hunting a gang of youths who viciously attacked two men outside a row of shops on Teesside.

One victim suffered significant head and neck injuries when he was struck with a bottle during the assault outside the Redhill road shops, Stockton, at 10.15pm on Friday.

The other man was beaten to the ground where the unprovoked attack continued.

Detectives are keen to speak to a man who was walking his dog near where the incident took place as they believe he witnessed the attack.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Carl Hodgson on (01642) 302241.