A THUG who pushed his middle-aged victim on to a railway line at Droitwich and left him with head injuries is being hunted by police.

The man, who also suffered facial injuries in the attack on Monday, was "lucky" not to have been more seriously hurt, officers said today.

Droitwich police are liasing with British Transport Police about the assault, thought to have happened sometime between 11.10pm and 11.50pm.

The attacker, a man with a black dog, is described as being between 20 and 25 years old, 5ft 7in tall, of slim build and wearing a baseball cap, back-to-front..

"The man was very lucky he wasn't more seriously hurt," said PC Brian Cheshire. "I believe there were witnesses in the area at the time and I would appeal for them to contact me."

He can be reached on 01905 723888, or alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.