POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 70s was assaulted in Warndon.

The 72-year-old was walking along Cranham Drive at about 10.30am on Thursday, April 30, when he was attacked by a man, who is believed to be known to him.

After a woman, also believed to be known to both men, approached the pair the man again assaulted the pensioner several times.

The victim is believed to have retaliated, causing the attacker to lose his balance and fall backwards, before both the man and the woman ran off in the direction of Chedworth Drive.

The victim suffered injuries to his face and ear and had to be taken to hospital.

A 39-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and has been released on bail pending further enquiries to return to Worcester Police Station on Monday, May 11.

Any information can be reported to police on 101 quoting incident 197-s-300415.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.