An Oxfordshire man was hospitalised after a gang of four hit him over the head.
The incident occurred between 3am and 6.50am on Saturday, October 12 as a man was walking home from Banbury town centre on Warwick Road.
He was then approached by three to four males, unknown to him, and struck over the head with a metal implement, resulting in him falling to the floor and being knocked unconscious.
The victim, who is in his 30s, required hospital treatment but has since been discharged.
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The offenders are all described as between 5ft 10ins and 6ft tall while one may have had black hair and was wearing a grey hooded top.
Investigating officer PC Emily Whelton, based at Banbury police station, said: “This was a violent attack, which left the victim unconscious.
“We are looking to identify three or four young male suspects who may have been sighted around the Warwick Road area at a time between 3am and 6.50am.
“The victim mentioned that he was seen by two young males when he was walking towards the police station. These males were aged between 16 and 18 years old.
“I would like to hear from these two people as possible witnesses to the incident.
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“It is possible that the offenders were also sighted in Warwick Road and Nursery Drive in Banbury.
“I am appealing to anybody who saw anything suspicious or who may have witnessed the incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.
“You can submit dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage via a dedicated portal for this investigation, or report information to us by calling 101, quoting the reference 43240491372.
“Alternatively, for 100 per cent anonymity, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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