Youths beat up man in Little Stoke Park, Bristol

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The 20-year-old man was attacked by a group of youths

Police are looking for witnesses after a man in his 20s was left with memory issues after being punched in a group attack.

The man was punched by a group of eight to 10 youths in Little Stoke Park, Bristol, at 23:40 GMT on 8 November.

Police said he suffered bruising, three chipped teeth and shoulder and jaw injuries as well as sleep and memory issues.

He required hospital treatment but has now returned home.

The attack happened on the footpath between the BMX track and recycling centre, the force added.

Avon and Somerset Police said the youths, who are described as wearing dark hoodies and bomber jackets with dark face masks and balaclavas, also stole the man's phone.

The attackers were all believed to be riding bikes and one is described as having short dirty blond hair and being of medium build.

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