A MAN suffered "very serious" injuries and could lose the sight in one eye after an unprovoked attack after leaving a Blandford pub.

Detectives are appealing for information after the man was attacked from behind near the Railway pub in Oakfield Street.

Police have just released details of the incident, which happened on Saturday, September 11, at around 10.30pm.

Detective Constable Walter Marshall of Blandford CID said: "This is a particularly nasty attack.

"The victim has serious injuries which include lacerations to his eye, lips and hands and bruising to his cheek, chest, abdomen and jaw.

"After a hospital examination, it was discovered that he has a broken jaw and it's possible he may lose his sight in his right eye."

Anyone who saw anything suspicious should ring 01258 452101 or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.

First published: Sept 16