A MAN sustained face and back injuries that needed hospital treatment after being attacked by a group of four other men.

The victim, who is in his 20s, has since been discharged from Bristol Royal Infirmary following the assault at the weekend.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Boulevard, Weston-super-Mare, at about 11.45pm on Sunday (August 9).

The assailants are believed to be aged ab out 18 to 20.

PC Charlie Gates said: “We believe this to be a one-off incident, but are keen to hear from anybody who saw the incident or has information about what happened.”

Anyone with information is asked to report it online or call 101 and give reference number 5220179299.