THREE MEN have been assaulted by a large group in Ilminster, with police appealing to the public for witnesses.

The victims, aged 42, 26 and 20, were attacked by several men in West Street, between 11pm and 11.30pm on Thursday, August 18.

The victims did not require any medical treatment.

The offenders ran off towards Station Road. They were all white and aged between 20 and 50 years old.

A police spokesman said it is possible some of the suspects were of Irish nationality.

They added: "We’re trying to identify those involved and would like to speak to anyone with information about these assaults."

If you saw this incident, or can help the inquiry, call PC Robert Brown via 101 and quote reference 5216184142.