A MAN was punched and hit in the head with a horse lead outside a village pharmacy.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack, which took place on the Broadway, Lambourn, near Wantage.

The incident happened between 2.30pm and 3pm on Saturday outside Lambourn pharmacy.

The victim was taken the Great Weston Hospital in Swindon and has since been discharged.

Investigating officer PC Craig Thomas, based at Newbury police station, said: "I am keen to speak to the woman who we believe was sitting in a red coloured car near to the pharmacy who may have witnessed the incident."

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting reference number 43180231137.

A 28-year-old man from Lambourn was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released under police bail until August 20.