Detectives from East Surrey CID are appealing for information following an assault on a man in Caterham at the weekend.

At around 11.50pm on Saturday, 29 March, officers were called to the junction of Croydon Road and Crescent Road after a man suffered a serious head injury outside the Old Surrey Hounds Pub as he walked home with his wife and two children.

It is believed the two offenders shouted something at the group as they walked past the pub which caused the victim to approach them. He was then punched before hitting the ground with the offenders running off down Croydon Road in the direction of Commonwealth Road.

The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to East Surrey Hopsital by South East Coast Ambulance Service where he remains in a stable condition.

The two offenders are described as white men, aged in their 30s, between 5ft 9ins to 6ft 2ins tall, of stocky build, with short dark hair and smartly dressed.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Gemma Scott, said: "This was a horrific assault on a man who was walking home with his wife and two young children which demonstrates the callous nature of the attackers, so if you know who they are you are urged to contact officers with information.

"It is possible those involved returned home in an agitated state or have spoken to someone about their crime, if you have your suspicions please call police as we need to bring these offenders to justice.

"I understand for whatever reason, sometimes people want to give information anonymously and this can be done through the independent charity Crimestoppers who can be contacted on 0800 555 111.”

A number of enquiries are being carried out in the vicinity including house-to-house calls and CCTV.

Anyone who can help Surrey Police with their investigation is urged to contact them on 101 quoting reference 45140024674. The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.