A MAN who was attacked in Ilminster was left with a 'significant' head wound and rushed to hospital.

Avon and Somerset police are appealing for witnesses following the assault, which happened on Butts, Ilminster on Saturday, April 14.

A spokesman said: "We’re appealing for witnesses after a man sustained a significant head wound following an assault in Ilminster.

"The victim, a man in his 40s, was approached from behind and hit over the head with a weapon, possibly a metal bar.

"He sustained a large cut which required a number of stitches at hospital."

The incident happened between 1.30am and 2am on Saturday, 14 April.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5218079742.