7:00am Tuesday 6th May 2008
A MAN who popped outside a pub for a cigarette woke up in Southend Hospital after being beaten up.
The 35-year-old was drinking with friends in O'Neills in Southend High Street, when he went outside for a cigarette.
The next thing the victim remembers is waking in Southend Hospital with two black eyes, bruising and swelling to his head and his face.
His friends had found him lying unconscious on the pavement and called an ambulance.
The victim is now at home, but does not remember anything about the attack, except it was carried out by a gang of men.
Investigating officer PC Paul Sampson wants to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard the attack take place, or anyone who saw a group of men acting suspiciously.
Call PC Sampson at Southend police station on 0300 3334444.
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