POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a man was attacked in Eastbourne Road, Taunton, in the early hours of Sunday.

The assault happened shortly after the victim had an argument with two men as they all left a kebab shop in East Reach at 12.25am.

One of the men punched the victim a number of times and kicked him when he was on the ground.

He was not seriously injured and did not require hospital treatment.

Police have described the suspect as white, in his late 30s, about 6ft 2ins tall, with short dark hair, clean-shaven and wearing a dark jacket.

The second man - who was not involved in the assault - was also white, in his late 50s or early 60s, about 5ft 7ins, with short grey hair, of slim build, clean shaven and wearing a light coloured jacket.

Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information to help their enquiries.

Anyone able to help is asked to contact Taunton police on 0845-4567000 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555111 - or click on the link below.