A FATHER has appealed to the public to help him get justice for his son who was left in a coma following an unprovoked attack in a Darwen nightclub.

Ben Pennington, 30, suffered a fractured skull and bleed on the brain after being the victim of an unprovoked attack while out with his best friend in the Level One nightclub, Darwen on October 15, last year. The incident happened around 3.10am.

At one point Mr Pennington’s family were told that he would be left permanently brain damaged but he has since made a ‘miraculous recovery’ and returned to work as a new build sales manager.

His father, Mark, said: “We just want justice. When it happened we were told that if Ben woke up he would be permanently brain damaged. And then when he woke up we were told he would be in hospital for up to 18 months but he was out in five. The surgeon has been blown away by his recovery.

“We just want the person brought to justice. There were hundreds of people around at the time and people know who did it. I would just ask them what they would do if it was their son or brother.”

Detectives are continuing to appeal for information and would urge anyone who witnessed the attack to come forward.

Det Insp Zoe Russo, of the force major investigation team, said: “Several hundred people were inside the club at the time of the offence and while I am thankful for the witnesses who have come forward so far, we are still appealing for more information.

“A man has been left with life-changing injuries as a result of this attack. He requires regular care and will for some time.

“I am appealing to the conscience of those people who saw what happened to come forward and assist with our enquiries. If you have any information which will assist with our investigation, please contact us. This will be treated in the strictest confidence.

“This remains an active investigation. I remain confident we can find the victim’s attacker and the assistance of the public is vital in helping us do so.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting log reference LC-20161015-0183.