Man suffers bleed on brain in Ashby town centre assault

A man was left with a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain after being attacked in a town centre.

Leicestershire Police said the 23-year-old was assaulted outside the Manhattan's nightclub in Market Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, at about 00:40 BST on Saturday.

His attacker is reported to have left the scene in a Vauxhall Corsa.

The victim has since been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment.

Police have appealed for witnesses and footage.

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