A man found lying unconscious on the pavement was taken to hospital with an eye injury.

Police were called at just after 8.50pm yesterday to a report of concern for welfare outside the Co-operative Food store in Church Road, Murston.

The man was taken to hospital in an ambulance where he was treated for an eye injury.

He later discharged himself.

The road outside the shop was reportedly taped off by police, however, no offences were committed.