Video shows horrific attack on 17-year-old

Scroll down for Video

POLICE have released video footage of an horrific attack in Oldham town centre in a bid to trace the thugs who left a 17-year-old unconscious.

The youth was assaulted after a night out on Saturday, October 4. At 2.30am the following day, police were called to Yorkshire Street where they found him on the ground with serious head injuries.

The victim spent three days in hospital. He has made a full recovery but cannot remember anything about the attack.

***************************
The suspects are ringed on the video: viewers can see a full-screen version by double-clicking on the picture.

 ***************************
CCTV footage shows he was assaulted by two men. They punched him to the ground, kicked him and stamped on his head.

The two offenders were with two women and all four got into a taxi. They were dropped off in Victoria Street, Chadderton.

Both the attackers are described as white. One was stocky with short hair was wearing a light T-shirt with a dark motif.

His accomplice was slim and was wearing a dark T-shirt with a light design on the front.

Det Con Craig Morgan said: “For no reason, this young man was set upon and subjected to a savage and sustained attack.

“We are doing all we can to try and trace these offenders, but we need your help. Did you see this attack? Do you know who these men are? If you do, you must call us.

“I would also like to ask to the two women who were there to call us. They witnessed this assault and must know who is responsible for it.

“We will treat all information with discretion.”

Anyone with information should call Oldham CID on 0161-856 8951 or the Crimestoppers charity (anonymously) on 0800-555 111.