A MAN required hospital treatment after being attacked from behind by two men.
The 20-year-old was assaulted at around 4.30pm at the corner of Chatham Road and Wynstay Gardens in Hartlepool on Monday afternoon.
The victim sustained injuries to his face and went to Hartlepool General Hospital for treatment, but was later released.
Cleveland Police are keen to speak with a van driver who stopped to give the victim some tissues on Chester Road.
Anyone with any information is asked to call PC Rebecca Cowling on 01642-302178 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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