A 25-YEAR-OLD man was rushed to hospital with a head injury following a "completely unprovoked" attack in a Galashiels pub on Halloween.

Police have appealed for information following the assault in the Glue Pot, in the town's Overhaugh Street, last night (Saturday, October 31) around 9pm.

The victim had gone to the pub's toilet when he was confronted by another man who engaged him in conversation before attacking him.

He fell to the ground and members of the public then intervened in order to separate the pair.

The Scottish Ambulance Service was called to the premises and transferred the man to the Borders General Hospital where he received treatment to a head injury before being discharged.

The suspect left the premises after the attack and police are keen to speak with anyone who has information that can assist with their ongoing investigation, especially those who helped break-up the altercation.

Detective Constable Callum Peoples of Police Scotland said: "We are pursuing various lines of inquiry in relation to this incident which, at present, appears to have been a completely unprovoked attack.

"I urge anyone who was in the pub on Saturday and who has information that can assist us to contact police on 101 or speak to the registered charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 1110800 555 111 free."