Appeal after man attacked in Birmingham street

Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked on his way to work yesterday (Thursday 17 November).The 45-year-old was walking along Freer Road in Aston at around 5.45am when a group of men armed with a knife attacked him.He sustained serious injuries and is currently in hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable.Detectives investigating the assault are trawling CCTV and speaking to the community to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack.DC Tom Sau