A LONE man was attacked by a gang of eight thugs and assaulted.

The 54-year-old man was attacked as he walked along Upper Road near Trinity Church in Batley Carr at around midnight on Saturday.

He was punched to the ground and, as he tried to escape, the gang followed him and confronted him behind a nearby block of flats.

Three young men, one white and two Asian, then assaulted him before stealing cash and personal items.

The man suffered minor facial injuries.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det Con Steve Swailes at Dewsbury CID on (01924) 431082.