For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter Police investigating a horrific attack which left a man in hospital have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to.
The victim, a man in his 30s, was waiting for a taxi on Newport Street, Bolton, at around 4pm on Wednesday, February 17, when he was approached by two unknown attackers.
The two men - thought to be in their 20s - walked up to the victim and one of them asked him for a cigarette. But, when he refused, one of the attackers ran at him and kicked him.
The two men then viciously assaulted the victim for around 30 seconds, repeatedly punching and kicking him before running from the scene.
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