A MAN in his 60s had to be taken to hospital after being assaulted by three men.

The 69-year-old man was assaulted in Colbourne Street, near Tesco Metro and Go Outdoors, around 5am on Saturday, November 14, by three unknown male suspects.

A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: "He suffered cuts to his face and was treated at the Great Western Hospital.

"Police are appealing for witnesses to this incident - if you saw three men acting suspiciously in this area, at this time, please contact Swindon CID on 101."