AN 18-year-old Kidderminster man is recovering in hospital after an attack with a pool cue left him with a fractured skull.

He was hit following an argument between two groups of men who were playing pool at adjacent tables in Tico's, Blackwell Street.

He was taken to Ronkswood Hospital in Worcester before being transferred to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital for specialist treatment. Other members of the group were treated for minor injuries at Kidderminster Hospital as a result of the attack.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Kidderminster Police on 01562 820888.