A MAN was punched and kicked by two people wearing masks who were riding pushbikes in Kidderminster.

West Mercia Police said there were two attacks that happened on Woodward Road and on Greatfield Road on Saturday, October 19.

Officers confirmed a man was pushed to the floor and punched and kicked by two suspects, who were wearing black masks, on both occasions. The victim suffered cuts and bruising.

The force believes the same suspects carried out both assaults.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We’re appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted twice on Saturday evening in Kidderminster.

"The first assault happened at around 7.30pm on Woodward Road  and the second was on Greatfield Road at around 7.40pm.

"On both occasions the victim was pushed to the floor where he was punched and kicked by two people, suffering cuts and bruising. 

"It’s believed the same suspects carried out both assaults.

"The suspects were on pushbikes and wearing black masks".

They added: "We’d like to hear from anyone who was in either of the areas at the time and may have witnessed the assaults or have CCTV, video doorbell or dashcam footage showing the assaults themselves or the two suspects on bikes.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Kaylie Griffiths on 07929849717 or kaylie.griffiths@westmercia.police.uk quoting crime reference 22/91755/24".