A MAN suffered head injuries after he was attacked with a hammer outside a Hereford pub.

The incident took place on Friday, July 28,around 9.30pm outside the Stables Pub on West Street, Hereford.

West Street was cordoned off overnight and into Saturday morning after the attack.

A 26-year-old victim suffered head injuries and required hospital treatment.

Two people were arrested in connection with the incident.

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Officers carrying out enquiries into the incident are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time and saw the attack take place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Phil Harvey on 01432347176 or by email philip.harvey@westmercia.police.uk quoting 530i from the 28 July.

Alternatively information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk