Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a man suffered serious injuries during an assault in Grantham last Tuesday.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesman said: "The victim was walking along Brook Street, close to the junction with North Street, when the offender blocked his path at around 3.30 pm on 1 October.

"Whilst attempting to walk away the victim believes he was then kicked, resulting in serious injury."

The offender is described as white, 5'4", with short black hair. He is believed to have been wearing a black anorak and hoody.

Anyone with information can get in touch with police

- By calling 101 quoting reference 398 of 1 October.

- By e-mailing [email protected]

- Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org The Brook Street assault happened just five hours before two teenage brothers were punched and kicked by a gang of youths in an unprovoked attack in a Grantham supermarket car park. For the full story click on the red button below.