Gloucestershire Police appeal for men dressed as Christmas elves after assault

A taxi driver was punched in the face on Station Road in Gloucester

Police are seeking a group of men who were dressed as Christmas elves as part of an investigation into an assault.

A taxi driver sustained injuries when he was punched in the face at the taxi rank on Station Road, Gloucester, at about 23:35 GMT on 16 December.

Gloucestershire Police believe one of the men in fancy dress may have filmed the incident and are asking them to come forward.

The 57-year-old victim was treated in hospital.

A Gloucester man, aged 41, was arrested on suspicion of assault and later released on bail while enquiries continue.

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