A RACIST attack has taken place in Worcester with an elderly man suffering facial injuries.

Police in Worcester are appealing for a key witness to come forward after a man in his 70s was assaulted and racially abused in Warndon, Worcester.

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The incident happened on Tuesday, February 7 at around 7.30pm.

The victim was walking along the alleyway between Sainsbury's supermarket and Randwick Close in Warndon when he was assaulted and racially abused.

The victim suffered facial injuries as a result of the incident, his glasses were also broken.

After the incident the victim was helped by another man who officers are keen to speak to as its believed he may have seen what happened.

Officers are also appealing for anyone who lives nearby and may have CCTV or dash-cam footage to review the footage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Elizabeth Falconer via email elizabeth.falconer@westmercia.police.uk