A man has been left in a coma following an assault in a North Yorkshire town.

The county's police force said the incident happened on Friday, November 8, between 11.20pm and 11.35pm.

Officers said: "A group of three men have been walking in Westborough in the direction of the Lord Rosebery Pub where, it is alleged, they have started fighting with a group of men and women walking near the Mountain Warehouse store.

"As a result of this altercation, punches have been thrown towards the victim and his friends.

"It is believed the victim, a local man in his 30s, was punched in the face by one of the three men causing him to fall backwards and hit his head on the floor.

Police say the incident happened on November 8 (Image: North Yorkshire Police) "He was taken to hospital by ambulance where he was placed in an induced coma while he continues to receive treatment for serious head injuries."

The force believes that the three suspects made off towards York Place in Scarborough prior to police arrival. They are now asking people to come forward to help identify the three men.

Anyone with information should email Mandir.Xherija@northyorkshire.police.uk or call 101, option 2, and ask for ‘Five, Four, Four’.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or make an online report.

Please quote incident number 12240204798 when providing details.