SOMERSET police are seeking witnesses after a man was attacked and injured in Yeovil last month (October).

The victim was approached on Yeovil's high street at around 2:30pm, where he was kicked and punched until he was left with "facial injuries."

A man, aged 34, was initially arrested but has now been released on conditional bail.

Speaking about October's incident, a spokesperson from the Avon and Somerset Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a racially aggravated assault in Yeovil last month.

"At around 2:30pm on Monday, October 14, the victim was approached by the suspect outside the Superdrug, in High Street, where he made racist remarks towards the victim before punching and kicking him.

"The victim sustained facial injuries following the assault.

"A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order and assault by causing actual bodily harm.

"He has since been released on conditional bail.

"We are hoping anyone who overheard or witnessed the incident may be able to assist our enquiries."

If you can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224271001, or complete the online appeals form.

You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.