A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a man was assaulted by a group in Worcester city centre.

The man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent after police responded to a report of a dispute on the high street on Saturday, February 4.

An injured man had to be taken to hospital following the assault.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "On Saturday, February 4 at around 7.30pm police responded to a report of a dispute in High Street, Worcester between a man and a group which resulted in the man being assaulted.

"Shortly after the report a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

"Officers are continuing with their enquiries and viewing CCTV footage. The injured man was taken to hospital."

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The Worcester News was contacted by a local business owner on St Swithin's Street who wished to remain anonymous following the incident.

They claimed that the attack was "eight vs one" and was "surprised" police had not asked their business for CCTV.

They said: "The attack was by the Greggs on the corner of St Swithin's Street and the High Street.

"It was terrible, there were about eight of them all attacking one man. They were punching the man and stamping on his head.

"I am incredibly surprised that the police have not come to us and asked to view CCTV. It just does not seem right at all."

The business owner claimed that they had spoken to the police previously about anti-social behaviour issues in the city centre.

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They said: "We have spoken to police about anti-social behaviour incidents in the past and they have told us about banning orders and warnings, but often it seems they are restricted due to the ages of those involved.

"As a local business owner, it is really concerning as we want the area to be safe and attractive for customers but if there are incidents like this people will not want to visit the city centre."