A man suffered serious injuries after being assaulted along the seafront.

The man in his 30s was attacked in Madeira Drive, Brighton, outside The Gym and Volks Tavern, and suffered serious head injuries.

Police are now appealing for witnesses of the incident, which took place at around 6.50am on Sunday, June 11.

Detective Constable Georgie Lake said: “This is a serious assault which occurred in broad daylight, when there were many potential witnesses around to see it.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have valuable information to help with our investigation, especially residents in the High Street and Edward Street areas of Kemp Town who may have CCTV or doorbell footage between 6.50am and 7.15am.”