A MAN was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after an attack outside a pub in Sheep Street, Bicester.

At about 10pm on Sunday a 22-year-old man was leaving the Hobgoblin pub when he was assaulted by two men.

He suffered serious injuries to his head which required hospital treatment.

Det Con Mike West said: “There were several people outside the pub who witnessed the assault and helped the victim afterwards and I would appeal for them to come forward and speak with us about the incident.

“This was a nasty attack and we want to ensure that whoever was responsible is caught as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information should contact Det Con West on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.