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Man, 45, in town centre pub attack

2/ 5/2008

A MAN received a fractured jaw and black eye in an unprovoked attack at a town centre pub.

Wilf Evans, 45, of Avenue Parade, Accrington, was out having a drink with his partner and a few friends at the Calder on Blackburn Road.

While waiting to be served, Mr Evans was approached from behind by a man who punched him in the face, knocking him unconscious. He was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital for treatment to a fractured cheek bone. The offender fled and headed towards Accring-ton town centre.

Mr Evans said: "Since the attack I’ve been having dizzy spells and violent headaches and I’m having to see a consultant at Blackburn Royal’s facial department this week.

"I can’t remember much about what happened, except being picked up. It was completely unprovoked.

"I was just stood at the bar being served when I took a blow to the face. I was out cold for about three or four minutes. When I came round, the barman put ice on my face and taken to hospital by ambulance."

Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The incident happened on Sunday, 27 April, at around 10.30pm.

The attacker is described as white, approximately 6ft tall, with a stocky build and short dark brown hair. He was wearing a bright green T-shirt, dark trousers and white trainers.

Anyone with information should contact Accrington CID on 353743 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."