A man's in hospital after a group attack in Middlesbrough

Police are appealing after a man suffered injuries when he was attacked by a group of men on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough.

The incident happened around 9pm on Saturday 27th September outside the Kebab Centre.

Following a verbal altercation, a 38-year-old man was assaulted by a large group of males, described as being of Asian appearance. The man suffered significant injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening. He remains in hospital and requires surgery for injuries to his ankle. He also suffered a black eye and cuts and bruises to his head.

Detectives want anyone who saw the incident, the males involved or has any dashcam or CCTV footage to get in touch.

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