A MAN was left with a large cut to his head after he was attacked in a Farnham near a churchyard during the early hours today.

The man, who is in his 30s, was attacked from behind on a set of steps in an alleyway in St Mark’s Place around 2.30am.

The man’s injury required hospital treatment.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Anne Simpson said: “This was a nasty, unprovoked attack on a man who was walking alone through the churchyard.

“Two men and two women were seen in the churchyard at the time of the offence. It’s possible they may have seen or heard something which may help us identify the attacker. I would urge them to come forward with any information they may have, and to eliminate them from our enquiries.”

Anyone with information should call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference 45170034762 or use the online reporting systemreport.police.uk/

Alternatively the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.