A 19-YEAR-OLD man was stabbed in an unprovoked attack in Prestwich.

He was in Woodward Road, on Friday, at around 10.30pm when he was approached by a gang of between four and six men. They slashed him in the head before running off. The victim needed several stitches. Police are appealing for witnesses and information on the gang.

Police have appealed for witnesses to the attack and information on the identity of the gang to come forward.