POLICE are appealing for information after a middle-aged man was viciously attacked in Oxford Road in the early hours of this morning (Sunday).

The victim, a 54-year-old man, was hit over the back of the head with a bottle after being approached by a man close to the Oxford Road junction with Beecham Road at 5am this morning.

The victim sustained a head injury and was taken to Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

The offender is a black man but there is no further description available at this stage.

Police would like to speak to anyone who saw the incident.

If you have any information please call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101.