A MAN suffered head injuries after he was set upon by three men in Selby.

The victim was punched and repeatedly kicked after being knocked to the ground in Market Cross, Selby at 1.15am today.

The attackers - believed to be in their mid-20s - then fled the scene.

The injured man was taken to York District Hospital suffering from cuts to the right side of his face.

The attackers were white and all had dark hair. One was of large build, another was of slim build and wearing a dark top, and the third was of medium build and also wearing a dark top.

Updated: 13:07 Saturday, January 19, 2002