A 41-YEAR-OLD Studley man was brutally attacked and robbed of £1,000 following a night out at The Bell pub, in Studley, on Friday.

The man was walking home down Birmingham Road at about 10.30pm when he was hit on the head. He did not see his attacker or a weapon but suffered an injury to the side of his head. He was taken to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch where he received 18 stitches.

Anyone with information can call DS Keith Beasely at Stratford CID on 01926 415000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.