A TEENAGER was bundled into a car in Ludlow sparking an urgent appeal from police for information.

The incident happened about midnight on Thursday, April 14 when the 18-year-old victim was walking on Sandpits Avenue.

A black BMW X3 pulled up alongside him and three men got out of the car and assaulted him.

They then bundled him into the back of the car and drove along Sandpits Avenue before letting the man out by The Codfather fish and chip shop.

The victim suffered several facial injuries. His coat and phone were later discovered in the area.

The driver of the BMW was described as white, short, with grey hair and wearing a black puffa-style coat.

A front seat passenger is said to be white, short, stocky and wearing a green checked jacket with his hood up.

The man who got into the back of the car with the victim is described as white, middle-aged, about 6ft tall, of muscular build, with blond hair and wearing a blue polo neck top.

Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to call police on 101 quoting incident number 3S of April 14.