POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted outside a Chipping Sodbury pub.

Officers said an altercation took place near the George Hotel, on Broad Street, at 2.45am on Sunday, February 28.

A police spokesman said: "A 43-year-old man received a number of blows to the head as a result.

"Police would now appeal for anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward and help with inquiries."

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-org.uk