A man who suffered a fractured skull that went undiagnosed by doctors is claiming clinical negligence, it has been revealed.

According to reports in the Evening Gazette, Sanjit Biswas sustained the injury after falling down a staircase at his home.

The 43-year-old subsequently went to James Cook University Hospital, which is operated by the South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust.

After spending the night there, he was told there was no injury and was sent home.

However, after suffering sickness, double vision and pain in his head, Mr Biswas went back to the hospital, where doctors again attempted to discharge him.

After his friends insisted on further tests, a scan revealed he had a blood clot and a fractured skull. He was then operated on by a neurosurgeon.

According to his legal representative, independent medical experts have confirmed that X-rays revealed a skull fracture and the failure to diagnose it was negligent.

Commenting on the case, a spokesperson for the health trust said: "We are sorry that Mr Biswas is not satisfied with the care he received at James Cook."