A man is recovering after being hit over the head with an unidentified weapon in Cowley Road, Oxford.

The 36-year-old suffered a 3cm gash to his head and needed hospital treatment following the attack at the junction leading to James Street.

He was assaulted by a white man, thought to be about 50, with balding grey hair. The attacker was short, well-built and wore a white T-shirt.

Police are particularly keen to speak to a woman who called 999 after the incident happened at about 10pm on September 24.

Anyone with information should call police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.