A MAN suffered a fractured eye socket after being headbutted during a fight outside a nightclub.

The victim was at Cameo, Eastbourne, with friends between 11.30pm on Saturday and around 3am on Sunday when became involved in an altercation with four men.

After a brief conversation, the 26-year-old was headbutted, causing a fracture to his eye socket.

He was taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital and now requires specialist treatment.

Investigating officers would like to talk to anyone who was at the nightclub in Langney Road between 2am and 3.15am on Sunday.

A spokesman from Sussex Police said: "Anyone with information are asked to report it online or call 101 quoting serial 246 of 22/08.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."