A man was left in hospital after being attacked by a balaclava-clad group during an attempted robbery in Bristol.
Police say the victim was punched in the face after he was approached by three men on Deanery Road near College Green on Tuesday (April 6).
The victim sustained injuries to his face and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary is now appealing for witnesses to the incident, which took place at around 9.35pm.
A police statement reads: "The victim, a man in his early 20s, was approached by three men who asked him for money before punching him in the face, causing him facial injuries which required hospital treatment. He has since been discharged.
"The men are described as being about 6ft tall, wearing black balaclavas.
"One was wearing red puffer jacket with a fur hood and another was wearing a black down jacket."
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The statement adds: "The police would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened or saw anyone in the area at the time matching the description of the offenders.
"They are particularly keen for any dashcam footage of the incident.
"If you can help, call 101 quoting crime reference number 5221073653."
