Horsham man attacked and left unconscious

The victim suffered head and elbow injuries after he was hit to the ground by a 41-year-old local man at 2.20am.

Emergency services were called to the Best Kebab restaurant in East Street who treated the patient at the scene.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.

Officers say the suspect, who was in a group of three and had just been into the kebab shop to buy food, is white, about 6ft 2in, in his late 20s to early 30s with a shaved head, and of a large stocky build.

He was wearing a dark blue and white zip-up tracksuit top and blue jeans.

After the incident the suspect and his two companions walked off in the direction of Denne Road.

Sergeant Andy Wolstenholme said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed or has information about the incident.

“Please contact Sussex Police via 101 quoting serial number 0160 of 10/03/12, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.”