POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an unprovoked assault which took place at Acacia Gardens, in Crook.

The incident happened on Saturday, July 13, at 1.45am and left the victim with severe injuries.

Anybody that was a witness or has any further information regarding this incident is urged to contact the police using the non-emergency 101 number quoting crime number CRI00209759

All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.