A MAN suffered serious facial and head injuries in a ‘vicious’ gang attack in Accrington, police said.

The 46-year-old victim was confronted by a group of five men outside a house in Spring Street at 11.40pm on Saturday.

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Detectives said the victim, who has not been named, suffered serious, but not life threatening face and head injures and a suspected broken arm.

The gang ran away after residents heard the commotion and left their homes to investigate what was happening.

Officers said the man was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital by ambulance, where he is now recovering.

Appealing for information, Det Sgt Adrian McHugh, said the man was left in a bad way after the attack.

He said: “This sort of attack is vicious, cowardly and very frightening.

“The victim was approached by a group of five men who then started to attack him, the man was defenceless.

“It is believed that a wooden stick or bat was used during the attack but we have not recovered any weapons from the scene.

“We currently don’t have a motive for the attack and the victim was left bleeding with bad injuries.

“He is now recovering in hospital.

“Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to come forward to help us with our investigations.”

Cllr Munsif Dad, who represents the Spring Hill area on Hyndburn Council, said: “This is a very shocking incident, something which has not been heard of on that road before.

“I do hope the police can catch those who are responsible and give them their deserved punishment.

“It’s scary to hear about attacks like this but once caught, I hope these people are punished and become an example to people in the area, who are thinking about doing this.

“We don’t want or need this totally unacceptable behaviour on our streets, it needs to go and never to return.”

A 34-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault and was released on bail until Wednesday, September 28.

A police spokesman said anyone with information should contact the police on the non-emergency number 101 and quote log 1936, of July 23.