A 17-YEAR-old man was taken to Ipswich Hospital after being assaulted in town last night.Police and ambulance attended the scene in London Road, Ipswich, at midnight.

POLICE are today investigating the assault of a 17-year-old man in Ipswich.

The teenager was punched in the head in Birkfield Drive, Ipswich, at around 11.30pm on Sunday and then cycled to a relative's address in London Road, where an ambulance and police were called.

He was then taken to Ipswich Hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information should call Ipswich police on 01473 613500.