POLICE are appealing for information after an elderly man was punched in the face.

The attack happened as the man was walking back to his car with a friend in London Road, Bognor, on Saturday, August 20.

They were then approached by another man near the junction of Glamis Street.

It is then alleged that the man was punched in the face without provocation, causing him to fall to the floor and suffer facial injuries.

The Argus: London Road in Bognor. To the left is Glamis Street where the man came fromLondon Road in Bognor. To the left is Glamis Street where the man came from (Image: Google Maps)

The attacker is then said to continue walking in the direction of the town centre. He is described as having a shaven head and was wearing no top and black shorts.

The incident happened around 3pm that afternoon.

Anyone with any information in relation to the assault can report it online or by calling 101, quoting serial 776 of 20/08.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online at www.crimestoppers-org.uk.