A TERRIFYING attack left a man with injuries after he was repeatedly punched and kicked in High Wycombe.

Police said the attack happened at about 10pm on Wednesday, May 8, where a man in his 20s was approached by a man he knew on Rutland Avenue, near the roundabout with Booker Lane.

After a short discussion, the man punched the victim causing him to fall to the floor.

The man was then joined by two accomplices who proceeded to repeatedly punch and kick the victim.

Police believe the main offender may have been in possession of a knife of some sorts.

The victim received hospital treatment for minor injuries but has since been discharged.

A 20-year-old man from High Wycombe was arrested on suspicion of affray. He has been released on police bail.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Bruce Wilson said: “We are carrying out an investigation following this incident.

“At this stage of the investigation, I would like to reassure the public that this appears to be an isolated incident and officers are working to identify and locate those involved.

“However, I’m appealing to anybody who witnessed this incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“Equally, if you were driving in the area and have a dash-cam or have a CCTV camera, please check the footage and contact us if it shows anything that you think may assist our enquiries.

“If you have information or footage please call 101 or you can contact us on our online pages, quoting reference 43240213914.

“Alternatively, if you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”