POLICE in Lancaster want to hear from anyone who may have information about a serious assault on the city's Vale Estate.

A man in his twenties was attacked by a group of 20 to 25 youths on Morley Road on Sunday, October 2, at around 8.45pm.

He suffered broken bones in both hands, a broken left shoulder and a broken jaw which required a metal plate to be inserted.

He also sustained a large hole to the back of his head that needed stitching.

A police spokesman says: "This was a nasty attack by a large group and we urge anyone who may have any information about the incident to come forward."

To help police, call PC661 Donnelly at Lancaster police station on 01524-63333 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111.