We’re appealing for information after an elderly man was assaulted by a teenager in Clowne.

The incident happened at around 2pm on Saturday 4 May when the man, in his seventies, was walking along Clowne Branch Line Greenway, off Barton Street.

A group of youths rode past on bikes and began shouting at the man, when he asked them to stop one of the youths approached him and headbutted him.

The victim’s glasses were broken as a result, and he sustained a black eye and cut to his eyebrow.

The attacker is described as white, aged in his early teens, and 5ft 8ins tall. He had a slim build, short blonde hair and was wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans.

The rest of the group are also believed to between 13-14 years old.

One of the mountain bikes they were riding was red.

It is thought the youths are local to the area. 

Anyone who recognises the description, or who saw a group of youths nearby around this time is asked to contact us quoting reference 24*261107.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.