Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked with a piece of wood and mugged in Sandy Lane West, Oxford.

The man, who has not been named, suffered two black eyes and a swollen nose after the attack at 2am on Saturday.

His wallet and phone were stolen in the attack, described by officers as "nasty and unprovoked".

The attacker was described as white, about 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build, aged 25 to 30 with scruffy dark hair and a local accent.

Pc Jo Holland said: "The victim was left with some unpleasant facial injuries."

Anyone with information should call Pc Holland on 08458 505505 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111.