A MAN in his 20s suffered a broken cheekbone when he was attacked by a gang near Swindon train station.
The victim was with two other men in their early 20s at the time of the assault. One of them suffered cuts and bruises.
It is believed the gang consisted of between eight and 10 dark-skinned men.
They wore casual clothing. One wore a black jacket and another a grey hooded top.
The group ran off towards Wellington Street in the direction of the bus station after the attack, which took place between 3am and 3.30am on Sunday.
Police have described the assault as unprovoked and prolonged.
One of the victims leant his jacket to a girl waiting in the taxi rank. The police would like to speak to her.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det Con Tony Mitcham at Swindon police on 0845 408 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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