A MAN was subjected to a barrage of abuse before being assaulted in a beer garden in Gornal.

The 28-year-old victim was at the Red Lion on Abbey Road when the unprovoked attack took place.

He was knocked unconscious by another man and suffered a broken cheek, two black eyes and bruising to his throat and arm.

The assault happened at around 8pm on July 26 and reported to police five days later.

Anyone with information call DC Dan Bailey in West Midlands Police CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.