A group of men have been assaulted in Springhurst Close, Ipswich.

The five men were walking along at around 9.50pm on Saturday, June 7 when they became aware of a man behind them. He approached them and started shouting before assaulting four of the men and running off in the direction of Spring Court.

The men sustained cuts to their faces and heads as a result of the incident.

The attacker is described as a white man, around 5ft 8in tall, with short brown hair and wearing a grey hooded top with blue sleeves, tracksuit bottoms and a blue t-shirt.

He was with a woman who is described as white, had long dark coloured curly hair, was wearing a green coloured parka jacket and was holding a shoulder bag.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or recognises any of the individuals described should contact PC Richard Simpkins from Ipswich on 101 quoting IE/14/1513 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.