A 21-year-old man was left unconscious after he was assaulted in Oxford on a night out.

He was walking home with a friend in George Street at around 2.25am today.

When the pair turned into Chain Alley, the victim became involved in an “altercation” with another man, who was with a  group of men and women.

The man was hit and knocked to the floor, and was left unconscious. He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital with serious but not-life-threatening head injuries.

The attacker is described as white, around 5fit 10ins tall and was wearing a dark top and dark trousers.

Anyone with information should contact DC Mansfield by calling the police non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, anyone wishing to remain anonymous can report information via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

 

The 21-year-old was assualted in Chain Alley, Oxford