A GANG wielding baseball bats attacked a man as he walked through Accrington town centre, leaving him in hospital with head injuries.

The 40-year-old man was attacked in Paradise Street at about 6.45pm on Saturday and is recovering in Blackburn Infirmary.

Witnesses said they saw a group of men in their 20s beating the man with what looked like baseball bats or large sticks.

The victim, who is expected for be in hospital for another few days, has not been able to remember what happened. The man, who was wearing a pale green designer-type jacket when he was attacked, lives in Accrington but is originally from outside the area.

Detectives want to hear from anyone with information.

Call Accrington CID on 01254 382141.

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