POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked by a gang in a popular Ryde pub.

Officers suspect a ten inch socket spanner later found at the scene may have been used in the attack on the man at the JD Wetherspoon Fowlers pub in Union Street between 8.30 and 9.20pm on Friday night.

The victim of the attack was led away from the scene by friends. Police suspect he suffered head injuries.

Anyone with information should contact PC Simon Lythgoe at Ryde police station on 0845 045 45 45.