Police are appealing for information from the public following an assault on a man in the Birley area of the city.

The incident occurred at around 11pm on Saturday 24 July 2010 on Birley Moor Road. A 38-year-old man was assaulted as he made his way home from a night out.

As the man approached a bus stop opposite the shops on Birley Moor Road, he engaged in conversation with three males. 

A short time later as he arrived at the junction opposite Hopefield Avenue, it is believed the same three males assaulted him.  As a result, he sustained a serious head injury and was conveyed to hospital.

The three suspects all aged approximately 17-years-old are described as.

First male - white, blond hair, 5ft 8ins tall, he was on a BMX bike.

Second male - white, brown hair, 5ft 9ins tall, also on a BMX bike.

Third male – black, around 5ft 10ins tall.

Anyone with information is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police on 0114 2202020 quoting incident number 1422 24/07/10 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111