POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl required hospital treatment following an attack by a man in Felixstowe.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl required hospital treatment following an attack by a man in Felixstowe.

The alleged incident occurred in Undercliff Road West, around 11.25pm on Friday resulting in the 17-year-old sustained cuts to her face and neck.

An altercation occurred between the girl and a man described as being in his early 20s with short dark hair.

The altercation became physical and resulted in the girl sustaining the injuries.

Police are asking anyone who saw the incident or has information about the offender to telephone 01473 613500.