A 63-YEAR-OLD man suffered serious facial injuries during an unprovoked attack outside a takeaway in Cheshire.

The attacker is believed to be about 16-years-old and the incident has sparked a police appeal.

The serious assault occurred outside the Lakeside Fish Bar on Crewe Road, Alsager, at about 7.30pm on Friday, November 11.

The victim received hospital treatment for his injuries and has since been discharged.

Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and detectives are urging anyone with any information or footage that may help their investigation to come forward.

Detective Constable Mitch Allford, who is leading the investigation, said: “This was a serious assault that left the victim in hospital with significant facial injuries.

“He does not know the person who assaulted him outside the Lakeside Fish Bar on Crewe Road.

“It was an unprovoked attack that occurred after the victim had left the takeaway.

“When he was outside, he spoke to the offender, who was with a group of people.

“The offender then punched him in the face a few times before fleeing the scene.”

The offender is described as white, around 6’ 2” tall with a stocky build. He looked to be approximately 16 years old and had dark hair.

He was wearing a green goalkeeper jersey and had a mountain bike with him.

DC Allford added: “I would like to reassure members of the community that we are determined to establish who assaulted the victim and make them face the consequences of their actions.

“Enquiries are ongoing and I urge anyone who was in the area and saw anything that may aid our investigation to get in touch.

“Perhaps you witnessed the incident, think you saw the offender before or after it occurred, or maybe you think you may know who he is from the description of him.

“I am also keen to hear from any motorists who were in the area that night and think they may have captured the incident or the offender on dashcam footage.

“The same goes for anyone who thinks they may have CCTV footage of the offender.”