Police today appealed for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Bicester.

The victim, a 29-year-old man, was walking with a friend along Sheep Street, when three men approached them from behind and assaulted him.

The victim received a cut to his ear, which required hospital treatment.

The offenders are all thought to be in their early twenties. One was described as chubby, and another had spiky hair and was wearing a yellow top.

The assault happened at 1.07am on Monday, May 3, but details were only released this afternoon.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Alison Pacey, via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or leave your name, call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.