POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a man allegedly assaulted another man in Lydney on Saturday (November 7).

Officers were alerted to the report around 1am, called to a car park on Newerne Street.

The victim, a man in his 50s from the town, was reported to have been knocked to the ground before being attacked. He was left with injuries to his face and eyes, and was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment.

Police say they have reviewed CCTV footage and believe that a number of people were present at the time of the assault.

Officers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

Anybody with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police through its website, quoting reference 53260096125.

Alternatively you can call 101, quoting the same reference number, or contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.