A 40-year-old man was headbutted and punched in an unprovoked attack in a Witney pub.

The incident took place inside The Chequers pub, in Corn Street, between 1.15am and 1.30am on Saturday - but police only released the details today.

The attacker is white, around six feet tall, stocky, and has a fair complexion with balding hair cut very short. 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 headbutted 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 08458 505505. The Crimestoppers charity can be called anonymously on 0800 555111.