POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 36-year-old man was violently attacked as he walked through Burnley town centre.

The man was approached by a group of three or four people outside Boots, in The Mall, at 1.15pm last Friday.

DC Dave Hindle, of Burnley Police, said: "The man was assaulted and received severe facial injuries. After being taken to Burnley General Hospital he was transferred to Blackburn Royal Infirmary for further treatment. There were a lot of people in the area at the time of the attack and we are keen to speak to anybody who may have seen the incident."

Witnesses can contact DC Tyrer or DC Hindle on 01282 472144.