Police appeal after man’s skull fractured in attack outside Burnley pub

The 33-year-old victim was punched in the face by two men about 1 a.m. outside the Kestrel Suite pub, at the junction of Hammerton Street and Cow Lane.

Doctors at the Royal Blackburn Hospital are treating his skull injury along with damage to his ear and bleeds on the brain. He has extensive bruising to face, but his condition is “stable”.

Det. Insp. Simon Cheyte, of Burnley CID, said: “This would appear to be a serious and completely unprovoked assault and I would appeal to anyone that witnessed this incident or has any information that could assist with our investigation to get in touch.

“In particular, I would like to hear from anyone who was in the pub that night around the time of the offence as they could have vital information.”

Anyone with any information can contact police on 08451 25 35 45 or can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.