Two men who were ambushed as they left a Redruth nightclub had to be hospitalised for their injuries.

Police are now appealing for information following the serious assault outside The Twilight Zone nightclub between 2am and 2.30am yesterday (April 27).

A police spokesperson said: "Two men were walking towards the car park when they were jumped from behind by three men in what appears to be an unprovoked attack."

Both men, aged 22 and from Hayle, received "nasty" facial and head injuries. They were treated at hospital and have since been released.

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to assist with the investigation to contact them.

Email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting crime reference CR/035732/18.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.