A ROTHERHAM man has had surgery to reconstruct his face after a vicious attack left him with a broken nose and jaw.
The 22-year-old from Thorpe Hesley was hospitalised after being attacked by a group of around five men as he walked away from the Woodman public house on Flanderwell Lane, Woodlaithes.
He was followed from the pub and when the gang caught up with
him on Elton Lane he was verbally abused before one of the attackers punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground.
He was then repeatedly kicked in the head
Detective Constable Iain Martin said: "The victim spent several days in hospital as a result of this apparently unprovoked attack and required reconstructive surgery and plates to repair fractures to his nose and jaw.
"Due to the nature of this alleged offence, and the fact it has occurred in a well-populated area, members of the public and residents may well have seen or heard the events described so I would urge people to come forward and provide whatever information they can."
Two 16-year-old boys and a 19-year-old man were arrested and quizzed before being released on bail.
Anyone with information about the incident at 2am on Saturday July 5 should call DC Martin in Rotherham CID on 01709 832261/3 or email
iain.martin@southyorks.pnn.police.uk.
Calls can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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