Police are appealing for witnesses to a street attack on a 50-year-old man.

The victim was walking in Thornton Road, Girlington, Bradford, when a gang of between four and six Asian men assaulted him as he passed the bus stop opposite West Park Road.

The mob knocked him to the ground and punched and kicked him, but he managed to get to his feet and run off towards Cemetery Road.

The victim suffered minor injuries but was not detained in hospital.

Witnesses to the assault, which happened at about 9.30pm on Friday, September 25, are asked to contact PC Chris Robinson, of Bradford South Police, on 0845 6060606, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.