A MAN suffered serious head injuries in an assault at a pub in North Yorkshire.

Police said there was an altercation between two men at the Windmill Inn, in Stainsacre Lane, Whitby at around 8pm, last Friday.

A 51-year-old man sustained serious head injuries and was taken by ambulance to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough.

A 48-year-old man from Whitby has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and has been released on conditional bail.

Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is asked to phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask to speak to Graeme Boast. Quote 12170161455.