A MAN was assaulted by a group of youths in Hereford as he walked home.

The 41-year-old victim was allegedly kicked several times in the head and ribs in Barrs Court Road at around midnight on Tuesday August 11, causing him concussion, recurring headaches and nerve damage to his arm.

Police believe that five youths shouted obscenities at him on the roof of one of the college buildings in Folly Lane.

They then followed him down Aylestone Hill and into Barrs Court Road, where they allegedly attacked him.

The suspects are described as white males, aged between 17 and 20, 5ft 4ins tall and with short hair.

One of the group not involved in the assault may have been wearing a white shirt with hooped stripes around the centre.

Anyone with any information can call PC Emma Rudgard-James at Hereford Police Station on 0300 333 3000.