A BOUNCER who was attacked with a brick at a Coventry pub is in a critical condition.
The doorman, who was working at the Oak Inn in Gosford Street, needed emergency surgery after the assault on Sunday morning (August 23).
Police say he is still fighting for his life as they launched an investigation.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: “The victim was working at the Oak Inn in Coventry’s Gosford Street when he was attacked.
“A grey Seat Leon pulled up outside the venue at around 12.45am before one man got out and hurled the brick.
“It struck the 28-year-old on the head and he is currently in hospital having undergone emergency surgery.”
Detective Sergeant Aman Hundal has urged anyone who witnessed the attack in Gosford Street and saw the Seat Leon to get in touch with West Midlands Police.
He added: “The victim has suffered a serious head injury – we need to find the men responsible for this violent assault.
“We have seized CCTV which shows the offenders arriving and leaving in a grey Seat Leon which had the number plates removed.
“There were quite a few people nearby and I really need them to get in touch to tell me what they saw. And I would also ask taxi drivers and other motorists in the area to check dash-cam footage to see if they have caught the offending vehicle on camera.
“There will be people in Coventry who know who is responsible for this. People who were on a night out and have access to a grey Seat Leon.
“The victim is fighting for his life in hospital and I would urge those people to do the right thing and contact me.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101 or message via Live Chat on our website. Quote crime ref 20CV/201054N/20.
Alternatively, you can speak to the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
