A MAN walking his dog was beaten by three men in a random attack.

The 44-year-old was walking his dog in an alleyway between Lena Kennedy Close and Hickman Avenue in Highams Park when he was approached by three men.

He was then punched in the face and the back of the head.

The London Ambulance Service were called to treat the man who had a cut lip and bruised face, but he did not require hospital treatment.

The attackers are described as about 18 years old.

Det Cons Paul Durrant said: "This was an unpleasant attack on a man walking his dog.

"We are particularly interested in talking to anyone who was in Lena Kennedy Close at approximately 10.30pm on Tuesday, July 28, who may have seen the victim or his attackers."

Anyone with information should contact Waltham Forest CID on 0208 345 3147 or if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 .