A MAN was left with a cut cheek and scratched chest after being grabbed from behind and attacked with a bladed weapon as he walked along Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth.

A MAN was left with a cut cheek and scratched chest after being grabbed from behind and attacked with a bladed weapon as he walked along Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth.

The victim was being followed by four men and near Cox's Jewellers he was grabbed by the neck and attacked. His t-shirt was also ripped in the process.

The incident happened on Sunday between 11.05pm and 11.15pm.

Anyone with information should contact PC Richard Noon at Yarmouth police station on 0845 4564567 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.