A PENSIONER was repeatedly punched in the face by a stranger in a shocking unprovoked attack.

The 81-year-old man was assaulted on Bridge Foot at around 1.30pm on Thursday, October 22, on Bridge Foot near to the junction with Knutsford Road.

His attacker – who is described as being around 5ft11 and in his mid-20s, and was wearing a green mask – then fled the scene.

A Cheshire Police spokesman said: “The assault occurred on Thursday, October 22, between 1.30pm and 1.45pm on Bridge Foot near to Knutsford Road – a man is believed to have approached the victim and assaulted him in an unprovoked attack.

“He then left the scene – he is described as being around 5ft 11 in height, aged in his mid-20s and was wearing a green mask.

“The victim sustained injuries to his knee and ear.”

Anyone with any information is urged to contact the force on 101, quoting incident number IML835572, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.