POLICE are appealing for the victim of a vicious attack in Sale to come forward.

The assault occurred at outside Taste Buds takeaway, on School Road at 2.30am on Saturday, June 10, when a man approached three men were and punched them all three in the face, instantly knocking them out. The offender then fled towards the canal.

The first victim, a man aged 34, sustained a cut to his lip, the second, a man aged 33, was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, but has since been released

Police are now keen to trace the third victim and are appealing for him and any witnesses to come forward.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and has been released under investigation.

Detective Constable Paul Walls of GMP’s Trafford Borough said: “Three men were attacked, completely unprovoked, after a night out.

“It’s really important that we speak to the third man to check he is ok and doesn’t have any lasting injuries.

“If you are this man, or you know who it is, or if you saw the attack, please get in touch with police as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 7530, 101 quoting incident number 330 of 10/06/17, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.