POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault in a pub in Witney.

Between 1.15am and 1.30am on Saturday, a 40-year-old man was attacked in The Chequers Pub, in Corn Street.

Police said the offender was white, about 6ft stocky, and has a fair complexion and was balding. He was wearing a cream jacket, button shirt and dark trousers.

PC Grahame Lea, based at Witney police station, said: "This was an unprovoked attack, which took place in full view of the packed bar. He was head-butted and punched numerous times to the head. He suffered bruising and swelling to his forehead, nose and eyes and suffered from concussion.

"I appeal to anyone who was in the pub at the time of the attack to contact police immediately."

Anyone with information that could assist police inquiries is urged to contact PC Lea via 0845 8 505 505. If you don't want to speak to police and don't want to leave your name contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.