A MAN was attacked in Cheltenham by a group of teenagers early yesterday morning.

Police are appealing for information about the incident, which happened on the outskirts of the town centre at around 2.30am on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old victim was walking on St George's Place towards the Lower High Street when he became involved in an argument with a group of around six young men walking in the opposite direction at the corner with Clarence Street.

The victim was attacked by the group, during which he was kicked and he believes struck with a shovel.

The offenders, who are described as being white, in their late teens and wearing dark clothing, ran off along Clarence Street when a member of the public stopped nearby.

The victim was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with facial injuries including swelling to his cheek and cuts and bruises. He has since been discharged.

Officers are carrying out CCTV and other inquiries in the area but need help from the public to identify the attackers.

Anyone who saw the incident or has any information about the case is urged to call 101, quoting incident 33 of September 16.