Man suffers life-changing injuries in attack outside pub

Police said violence broke out at the Bull's Head Pub in the early hours of Sunday

A man has suffered life-changing injuries after violence broke out outside a pub in Leicestershire.

Police said the disorder outside the Bull's Head Pub in Lutterworth Road, Blaby, involved "a number of people" and was reported in the early hours of Sunday.

The 34-year-old victim sustained serious facial and head injuries, while a 31-year-old man suffered serious facial injuries.

The pair remain in hospital, police added.

Leicestershire Police said it was believed a number of people were in the area and a hammer was used in the assault.

Anyone who was in the area and witnessed the disorder has been urged to contact the force.