POLICE have appealed for information after a man was attacked by a gang of thugs in a Redbridge street.

The 39-year-old, who has not been named, was assaulted by four Asian men in Green Lane, Ilford, on Monday evening at about 9.30pm.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to a hand injury.

Anyone with information should call Detective Sergeant Simon Giles at Ilford Police Station on: 8345 2610 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.