TWO men were badly beaten while ordering at a takeaway in Wantage this weekend.

The attack took place at the USA Fried Chicken shop in Wallingford Street on Sunday between 1.30am and 1.40am.

The victims, two 21-year-old men, were ordering food when they were approached by two men and attacked.

Both suffered bruises and swelling to their faces and one a suspected broken nose, according to police.

They required hospital treatment and have since been discharged.

The first attacker is described as white, around 5ft 7ins tall, with short brown hair, clean shaven and average build. He was wearing a black hooded Stone Island jacket, dark top, navy blue jeans and black shoes.

The second is described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall, with short light brown hair, clean shaven and average build.

He was wearing a zip up hooded top, black Calvin Klein t-shirt, light coloured skinny jeans and black trainers.

Investigating officer, PC Alexander Devonald based at Wantage police station, said: “I would like to appeal to anyone who saw this incident, or who has any information which they think could help our investigation, to get in touch.

“If you have any details which you think could be relevant, please call the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number on 101, quoting reference 43190012402."