POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered facial injuries during an attack in Cricklade.

The victim, a 64-year-old man, was attacked by a youth who is believed to be in his teens outside a house in Bath Road on Sunday at about 7pm.

PC Marie Pool said: "As you can see in the photograph the victim sustained nasty facial injuries which required hospital treatment. He was very shaken by the attack. I am appealing for the help of the community and would like to hear from anyone who may have seen what happened.

"Any information could be crucial to our investigation.

"I would urge anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the is area at this time to come forward."

If you can help with our enquiries please contact PC Marie Pool on 101 or anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.