THESE are the brutal injuries a taxi driver received after he was viciously assaulted by a gang of yobs.

The 35-year-old victim was walking to his taxi on Moss Park Road, in Stretford, when he was approached by four or five men.

They launched an attack on the man that saw him fall to the ground before being kicked in the head and stamped in the face.

The group then ran off, leaving the victim with multiple fractures to his skull.

Detective Constable Emma Bentley from Stretford CID said: “This was an unprovoked and savage attack and the victim has been left with serious head and facial injuries.

“Thankfully, he is recovering but he will always remember what happened to him that night and is still unsure why he was subjected to such a horrific assault.

“I would urge anyone who may have seen the incident take place or may have heard someone boast about being part of an attack to contact police as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information about the incident, which happened at about 8.30pm on November 18, should phone police on 0161 856 7652 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.