A MAN suffered serious injuries in Ledbury Road assault.

In an appeal launched today, police said that the man was involved in an altercation with three other men near the Rose and Crown on Ledbury Road in Hereford just after 11pm on December 23.

The man required hospital treatment after he was seriously assaulted by one of the other men, suffering head injuries that were initially deemed to be life threatening.

The three men then ran off in the direction of Hereford City Centre.

Police believe the suspect to have been white, wearing grey jogging bottoms and carrying a man bag.

Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 0012s of December 24 or crime number 2222/114788/18. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 1111.