POLICE are appealing for information after a man was assaulted outside a Great Harwood takeaway.

A 20-year-old man was punched in the right eye outside Easy Foods takeaway on Town Gate shortly after 3.30am last Saturday.

He was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital with a suspected fractured eye socket and referred to Burnley General Hospital for further treatment.

Detective Constable Andy Bleasdale from Accrington CID said: "This was an unprovoked and cowardly attack and I appeal to anyone with information contact the police."

Anyone who saw what happened or who has any information should contact police on 0845 1 25 35 45 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.