A 27-year-old man suffered serious facial injuries after he was assaulted and subjected to racist abuse in the street.

The incident took place in Beaumont Walk, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, at about 11.45am on Sunday, January 15.

Officers, who released details of the incident earlier this week, said the victim, who is African, was approached by two men who made racist comments towards him and then assaulted him.

Pc Lee Cannings, who is investigating the incident, said: "The victim sustained quite serious injuries to his face and will need further treatment.

"We understand two women walked past the scene shortly after the incident and we would urge these people to come forward as they may be able to assist with the investigation.

"We would also like to speak to anyone who recognises the suspects' descriptions or knows anything about the incident to contact us.

"Any calls received will be treated in confidence."

The suspects are aged between 20 and 25 and are about 5ft 9in tall.

One is black or mixed race, of muscular build, with short, dark, curly hair.

He was wearing a burgundy round-neck T-shirt with white writing across the front, tan trousers and white shoes.

The second suspect is white, and has been described as being of muscular build with a slight beer belly.

He had short, black hair and stubble.

He was wearing a plain white round-neck T-shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Pc Cannings on the non-emergency number 101.