A MAN was punched in the face on his doorstep in Witney, police have said.

He answered the door of his house in Curbridge Road at about 8.10pm on Thursday.

Officers said he was assaulted by a man who punched him several times and then broke the victim’s glasses.

The attacker was described as white, 5ft 10ins, in his mid to late 40s and of medium build. He has short brown hair and was wearing a green bomber style jacket.

Pc Bruce Claridge said: “I am appealing for anyone who may have information about this incident on Thursday evening, no matter how small the detail, to contact the police as soon as possible.”