LEIGH: Man suffers serious eye injury in pub attack

A vicious assault – by what’s thought to be a regular drinker at the Elms pub in Leigh – has left a man with a serious eye injury.

At around 8.40pm last night (Thur, Oct 14th), the 38-year-old man was apparently “glassed” inside the pub on the London Road.

The man was found collapsed outside and was taken to hospital by ambulance.  Police say he had been hit in the face with a pint glass.

The suspect is described as being a white man in his mid-30s, about 6ft to 6ft 2ins tall and of medium build. He had short-shaved fair hair and wore a dark top, pale blue jeans and beige boots.

The victim remains in hospital, awaiting surgery on his eye.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Dc Tanya Bailey, the investigating officer, told longpier.com:

“The suspect and the victim had a short verbal exchange prior to the attack, which appears to have been completely unprovoked.

“The suspect, who is believed to be a regular of the pub, left the scene in the company of a woman and now we’re keen to hear from other pub-goers with any information they have regarding this incident.”

Dc Bailey can be called at Leigh CID on 0300 3334444. Anyone with information can also call Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.

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