A man was chased and attacked by a gang of thugs after getting lost in Banbury.

He was walking along Oxford Road towards Woodhall Drive at about 2.30am yesterday when he was chased by four men.

Pc Mike Welsh said: "The man was taken to hospital with minor injuries and left deeply shaken and distressed.

"He didn't know the area very well and thought he was taking a short cut. When he was chased he lost his sense of direction, so we are unsure where this incident actually happened.

"I would ask anyone who witnessed this completely unprovoked assault to get in touch."

Anyone with information should contact police on 08458 505505 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.