A TEENAGER suffered cracked ribs after being attacked by three teenagers in Minehead.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened on Park Street at around 2am on Saturday, July 13.

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "The 19-year-old victim was attacked by three teenagers and sustained cracked ribs and other injuries.

"Members of the public intervened and the three offenders ran into Minehead town centre.

"The attack appeared to be unprovoked."

If you saw the incident or can help the police with their inquiry, call the police on 101 and provide the call handler with the crime reference number 5219/159407.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.