A STUDENT from Burnley is in hospital being treated for a fractured jaw after a serious assault.

The attack took place in Keswick in the early hours of Sunday and has prompted a police appeal for witnesses.

It happened near the ambulance station in Penrith Road, at around 1.45am, when a group of six young men were attacked by up to 10 people.

The 20-year-old suffered a fractured jaw in two places which will require surgery.

A police spokesman said: "This was a serious incident and we would ask anybody who saw anything, or heard about it subsequently, to get in touch."

Police can be contacted on Crimestoppers 0800 555111 or by phoning 0845 3300247.