A MAN was punched and stamped on in an assault in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The man, in his 30s, was involved in an altercation on Evesham Road between midnight and 12.30am.

He was taken to the Alexandra hospital with facial injuries, which were initailly thought to be life-threatening. But following treatment, the man discharged himself on Sunday.

A man in his 20s was arrested and has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact DC Jenny Lewis at Redditch CID on 08457 444888 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.