A MAN suffered a serious head injury after being hit from behind in St Leonards.

The victim was struck while walking along St Margaret’s Road, near a car park, at around 2.30am on August 26.

His injury was so severe that it required stitches.

Sussex Police are seeking witnesses to the “serious assault”, with the suspects believed to be two young men wearing hooded jumpers.

Anyone who saw what happened or has any information on the incident is encouraged to contact the police online or call 101, quoting serial 567 of 03/09.

Alternatively, people can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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