A young man was viciously beaten up and robbed of his phone and watch by a gang of thugs in Oldham.
The 26-year-old victim was kicked and punched by a group of around six to seven men after leaving a nightclub in the town centre.
He was at the corner of Bradshaw Street, walking towards Yorkshire Street, when he was attacked at around 3.30am on Sunday.
Police say he was 'viciously kicked and punched' before the attackers stole his phone and a silver linked wrist watch.
The offenders then fled to Yorkshire street towards the Squire Knot pub.
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries, including a broken jaw.
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
PC Daniel Berry, of GMP’s Oldham district, said: "This was a violent incident which has left an innocent man with serious injuries and we wish him a speedy recovery after this brutal attack.
"We are asking members of the public to be vigilant and to remain with friends whilst out in Oldham town centre - especially after a night out and when leaving nightclubs or bars.
"I would also ask anyone who was on the corner of Bradshaw Street near Harry’s Bar or on Yorkshire Street at the time of the attack and saw anything usual or suspicious, no matter how small, to contact police as soon as possible."
The offenders are described as four white men and two mixed race or Asian men who were wearing black jackets.
One of the men wore a white light weight bubble jacket with a deep hood. Most of the men wore bags.
Anyone with information about the robbery should call police on 0161 856 8557 quoting incident number 1030 of 28/01/2020.
Details can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
