A man was left with a bleed on the brain after he was attacked.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses following a report that a man was seriously assaulted in Church Road, Hove.

The man in his 50s sustained serious facial injuries and a bleed on the brain during the incident near the junction of Second Avenue on Saturday at around 11.05pm.

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He was taken to hospital, where he remains at this time.

Police arrested a 28-year-old man from Hove on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “It is believed that there were many witnesses to the incident, and we are appealing for anyone with information to contact police.

“You can make a report to online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 1592 of 27/07.”