A man was hospitalised for four days after being attacked by a gang of teenagers - some believed to be as young as 12.
The victim - described as being 6ft 2 inches tall and in his late 30s - was left with a broken jaw and split chin bone after the assault just off Norton High Street.
Youths, believed to be aged between 12 and 19, attacked the man somewhere between Wrightson Street and Esk Road in Norton at about 8.30pm on December 1.
Police have since been conducting door to door inquiries in the area and are appealing for information.
A spokesman for Cleveland Police said it is believed the incident may have started outside Tesco Express on Norton High street, about 15 minutes earlier.
Neighbours yesterday spoke of their shock after the vicious attack, with one resident saying she had been left “appalled.”
The woman, who lived on Wrightson Street but didn’t wish to be named said: “I was in at the time with my boyfriend but we didn’t hear anything. There’s always big groups of lads hanging about around here, especially round the shops.
“It can be quite intimidating at times because they always shout things at you when you walk past. My boyfriend doesn’t like me going out on my own.
“It’s appalling to think someone has been left with a broken jaw. It’s scary to think it could be kids who are responsible for it.”
No arrests have yet been made and police are currently looking at CCTV footage of the area.
Anyone with any information should contact Norton Neighbourhood policing team on 101 quoting X215482.
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