TWO Bolton men were seriously assaulted by a gang armed with baseball bats in an unprovoked attack, police said today.

The attack happened last Friday shortly after 11pm in front of the Meat Market on Lever Street.

One offender is described as white, 5ft 1ins tall, of slim build and in his late teens. He had ginger hair, stubble, and was wearing a dark blue denim jacket.

Another man was also white, 5ft 1ins tall, and was in his late teens with short blond hair. He was wearing a white tracksuit top, trousers and trainers. Anyone with information should call Astley Bridge CID on 0161 856 5757, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.