A man was taken to hospital with a head injury following an early morning assault in Sudbury.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident around 2.30am today.

A man walking in the East Street/King Street area of the town reported being approached by unknown people who assaulted him, police said.

He sustained a head injury as a result of the incident and was later to taken to hospital but has now been discharged.

A police cordon was in place along King Street today as officers investigated the incident.

East Anglian Daily Times: Officers remained at the scene in King Street, SudburyOfficers remained at the scene in King Street, Sudbury (Image: Archant)

Several police vehicles and an ambulance were also seen by neighbours in the area, and officers stood guard at the scene.

Any witnesses to this incident, or anyone who was driving in the area at the time with a dashcam in their vehicle, is asked to contact West CID, quoting reference 37/43284/21.

Alternatively, information can be reported to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.