A MAN was attacked in a North Yorkshire seaside resort.

North Yorkshire Police say they are investigating after a 40-year-old man from South Yorkshire sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital for treatment after being attacked in Whitby.

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It happened outside Abbey Wharf at 11.30pm on Saturday, October 29 and the force has released CCTV images of two men they went to speak to.

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A police spokesman said: "Please get in touch if you recognise them – they could have information that will help our investigation.

"Email john.spenceley2@northyorkshire.police.uk or call us on 101, select option 2 and ask for John Spenceley.

"If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

"Please quote reference number 12220192569."