THREE men were injured in a fight outside a Leyton pub in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The trio were taken to hospital by ambulance following a brawl with another group of men.

Police believe one of them may have been hit with a brick during the fight.

The fight happened outside the Bakers Arms pub, in Lea Bridge Road, at about 2.15am.

The men were taken to hospital by ambulance, and have now been discharged.

One of the men, aged 29, suffered a nose bleed and a cut mouth.

Another, also 29, was bruised and was treated for a cut to the back of his head.

The third man, aged 31, suffered a swollen eye and needed stitches to his chin.

Anybody with information should call police on 8345 3276, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.