Three men who battered a victim with a piece of wood in broad daylight are being hunted by police.

Detectives are investigating after a 51-year-old man was assaulted in Pier Street, Cubitt Town.

The suspects are believed to have assaulted their victim between 4pm and 4.30pm on Saturday, March 23.

The suspects are described as two white men aged between 17 and 21, and another white man aged around 50.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Insp Shoaib Iqbal at Limehouse police station on 0207 2754546, citing the reference 4207399/13. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 2754546.