Appeal after Man Assaulted, Billingham

A 36-year-old man suffered a head injury after an incident involving a vehicle around 10:15pm on Saturday 21^st October.

The incident is believed to have started at The Swan Pub, Billingham, before the man suffered injuries when he was hit by a vehicle near to the Jet Garage, on Wolviston Road.

The man remains at James Cook University Hospital whilst receiving treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and has been bailed whilst enquiries continue.

Any witnesses to the incident or anyone with information regarding it, is asked to contact Stockton CID on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 210099.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.