Police are appealing for information after a teenager was assaulted in Hereford.
The incident happened between 1:30am and 2:30am last Sunday on the Link Road near the Medical Centre.
Officers say an 18-year-old male was walking home from the city centre and become separated from his group when he has been struck from behind and knocked to the floor.
A group of up to 8 males have continued to kick and punch him before running away in the direction of the train station.
Anyone with information is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 101.