The victim was taken to hospital with head injuries.

Police appealing for information after four men smashed through the front door of a home in a Staffordshire city - stealing items and assaulting a man.

Staffordshire Police say the incident occurred at a house on Birchfield Road in Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent at approximately 3am on Sunday (October 25).

The men were reportedly wearing all black, including gloves and balaclavas and left the scene in a silver car.

The victim was taken to hospital with head injuries.

Police say they are now carrying out inquiries and urge anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch by calling 101 quoting incident number 125 of 25 October.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.