A MAN was taken to hospital today with serious head injuries following an attack in Ipswich.The 20-year-old man was assaulted as he walked along Norwich Road, near to the Rose and Crown pub at about 3.

A MAN was taken to hospital today with serious head injuries following an attack in Ipswich.

The 20-year-old man was assaulted as he walked along Norwich Road, near to the Rose and Crown pub at about 3.20am.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene and then took him to Ipswich Hospital by ambulance.

Officers are waiting to speak to the victim to try and establish the exact circumstances of what happened.

In the meantime, police are appealing for anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident or who witnessed the assault to contact Pc Dan Ormes at Ipswich police on 01473 613500.