A TEENAGER was punched, kicked and stamped on in a vicious assault in Birchfield Road, Webheath, on Friday.

The 18-year-old man was talking to a female friend in a park opposite the Seven Stars pub at around 11pm when the two were approached by a group of five or six young men.

The group attacked the man, who was taken to the Alexandra Hospital and received stitches for a large cut on his face. He was also treated for bruising and swelling to his face and two black eyes.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the attack to contact them on 08457 444888 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.