The 37-year-old was lucky to be alive after the "frankly obscene" level of violence inflicted on him in the early hours of Sunday April 4 in Skelmersdale, Liverpool, police said. Investigators believe the man was attacked by thugs asking him for money while he was on his way to work. (Image: Lancashire Police / SWNS)Following the attack, detectives released a photograph of the horrific injuries he sustained to persuade people to come forward with information. (Image: Liverpool ECHO)Det Sgt Diane Higham, of Skelmersdale CID, said: “This was an utterly appalling attack which left a man with shocking injuries. “I would encourage anyone with information about the attack to come forward and speak to us.”Anyone with information can call 101 quoting log 0290 of April 4.

Source: Daily Mirror May 27, 2021 16:55 UTC