POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault that took place in the High Street, Tewkesbury on the evening of Friday, February 27.

The incident occurred at about 10.15pm near to Ladbrokes, when a 16-year-old male, who was in a group of four people, was punched in the face by a male who was with another group, following an arguement.

The victim fell to the floor and was treated at the scene by a first responder. He received a cut lip.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting Inc 528 of 27/02 and Crime 4455/15.