A REWARD is on offer for information about three men who carried out an unprovoked CS gas attack in Accrington Road, Burnley, at about 7.30pm on Saturday, January 22.

The 26-year-old victim was walking along the street when the three attackers ran up to him and sprayed the gas in his face.

He suffered severe irritation to his eyes and skin and irritation to his nose and throat. He received treatment from ambulance staff.

One of the offenders is described as white and in his early 20s. He was wearing a black jacket and black bobble hat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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