POLICE are trying to trace witnesses to an attack by a gang of people on a man in his 40s in Weston-super-Mare.

Officers believe a weapon was used in the attack, which happened near to the Miss Millies takeaway in George Street at around 10pm on January 26.

The victim was left lying in the road after the attackers drove off.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and bailed.