A £500 reward has been offered by a businessman for information leading to the arrest and conviction of three youths who viciously attacked a taxi driver.

Three white youths attacked the man in an alleyway in the Lingen Close area of Winyates at about 5.30pm on Monday, December 11.

One youth threatened the driver with what was described as a small knife, which was not used.

The driver was then assaulted by the trio, who stole a small amount of cash before running off.

The victim was taken to the Alexandra Hospital and treated for cuts to his face and bruises.

Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the three youths or has information that would help police can call Redditch CID on 584888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.