A MAN has been seriously injured in what police say may be two separate fights outside an Ilford pub.

Traffic was diverted this morning as an area around The Bell in Ley Street was cordoned off while forensics were taken.

Fights broke out between a group of men between 2am and 3am.

The victim was taken to Whipps Cross Hospital with serious injuries amounting to grievous bodily harm.

Anyone with information should call DI Paul Trevers at Ilford CID on: 8345 2733