TWO young thugs thought to be aged 12 to 14 attacked and injured an elderly man in a Kidderminster car park.

The assault happened when the victim confronted the youths after he saw them jumping from a ramp beside Morrisons car park in Green Street on to a yellow car parked in New Road car park.

One of the attackers hit the pensioner over the head with what he thought was a piece of wood, causing a cut that needed two stitches in hospital.

The incident happened at about 3.45pm on Saturday, June 17.

PC Keith Higgins, of Kidderminster police, said: "The victim was left with a nasty lump on his head and it's quite shocking that anyone could do this to someone of his age. Obviously, the consequences could have been a lot more serious.

"We are sure there would have been witnesses around at that time, if not in the multi-storey car park, then in the area around New Street car park.

"I would urge anyone who saw anything or might be able to help us identify the youths concerned to get in touch."

Both youths were described as white, slim and with dark, shaven hair. One wore a grey sports top with the number seven on the back.

Anyone with information can call police on 08457 444888 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111, quoting reference number 0550S 170606.