POLICE are appealing for witnesses after three teenagers were attacked by a 20-strong gang armed with pool cues.

One of the victims required stitches to a head wound after the unprovoked attack - which took place in Loxford Lane,Ilford at 8.10pm on Wednesday, last week.

The two other victims were treated for minor injuries.

Their attackers were aged between 18 and 20, and believed to have been armed with a number of weapons, including pool cues, but it is unclear whether they were used.

Anyone with information, should contact DC Mike Spall at Ilford CID on: 8345 2710 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.