A TEENAGER was left unconscious with a serious head injury after he was assaulted in Hereford.

Police say the 17-year old is in a "serious condition" following the attack, at 10.45pm on Wednesday in Hunderton Avenue.

The victim is thought to be have been assaulted by another male, who immediately fled the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the attack or who has information is asked to contact PC Becky Colcombe at Hereford CID on 08457 444 888 or call crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.