A GANG attacked a man and knocked him unconscious at a Redditch pub before fleeing the scene.

The assault happened inside Lloyds Bar on Unicorn Hill at 1am in the early hours of Sunday, April 10.

The victim was assaulted by a group of three to four men, in their twenties, who may have run off in the direction of Fever nightclub.

He was taken to Alexandra Hospital and suffered from severe bruises and swelling to his face.

West Mercia Police is eager to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or the events leading up to it and urge anyone with information to call 101, quoting incident number 45s of 10 April.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via the website crimestoppers.org.uk.