A MAN who was attacked by a thug at the weekend has now been named by police who are still looking for witnesses to the assault.

John Proctor, 40, of Ashworth Grove, Preston, is still in a critical condition at Royal Preston Hospital after the attack on Friday, October 17.

Mr Proctor and a friend were both attacked near the Warehouse nightclub on Church Street. Police have set up an incident room and are looking at CCTV for information on the attacker.

Police are anxious to trace a group of youths seen in the area who may have information on the attacker, who was about 5ft 4ins tall, slightly built with light brown hair. He was wearing a light coloured jumper, track suit trousers, and a baseball cap.

Anybody who can help should call the police on 01772 203203 of Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.