POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Bury St Edmunds.The attack happened at about 2.15am on Saturday as the man walked along Fornham Road, near to the EMG Ford garage.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Bury St Edmunds.

The attack happened at about 2.15am on Saturday as the man walked along Fornham Road, near to the EMG Ford garage.

The victim was taken to West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds. His injuries are unknown.

The male attacker is described as white, in his early 30s, about 5ft 10in, of stocky build and with short dark hair.

Police are particularly keen to speak to a woman who spoke to the injured man in Tollgate Lane shortly after the assault.

Anyone with information should call Suffolk Police on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.