A MAN was attacked in a Banbury alleyway on Christmas Day. 

Two men hit a 38-year-old in the face and head at about 8.30pm near Queens Road, inflicting cuts and bruises that required hospital treatment.

Thames Valley Police issued an appeal for witnesses this afternoon.

One man is described as white, in his 20s and was wearing a dark coloured top with the hood pulled up. The other wore a scarf around his mouth. 

Anyone with information can call 101 and reference crime number 43160361590.