A 20-year-old woman was hospitalised after being attacked by

a female gang yesterday.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the, which took

place in Victoria Street, Gloucester, at around 2am.

A police spokeswoman said the victim, from Gloucester, was

walking home from a friend's house when she was attacked.

"A large group of mostly black and Asian women forced her to

the ground and assaulted her by kicking and punching her in an

unprovoked attack," she said.

"A male witness on a bicycle helped the victim get away from

the group and called her a taxi."

Police would like to speak to this man as he may be able to

help them with their enquiries.

The victim went to Gloucester Royal Hospital to receive

treatment for bruising to her eyes and left arm.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault

or who has information about the incident to contact police on

0845 090 1234, quoting incident 45 of August 11, or

Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.