IMAGES of two men who were involved in a brutal three-on-one attack have been released.

The incident, which took place at the rear of Westbury Gardens, Blackburn, happened just before midnight on January 30.

Police now wish to speak to the pictured men in relation to the violent assault, which left one man with a bleed on the brain and several broken ribs.

A police spokesman said: "The victim, aged 38,was approached by a dark-coloured vehicle.

"Following a brief conversation between the man and a number of men in the vehicle, the victim made off from the scene, followed by the car. Initially the man ran away but the group got out of the car and chased the victim to the rear of Westbury Gardens where he was violently assaulted."

Det Con David Richardson, added: "Following CCTV enquiries, we want to identify these men in connection with our enquiries. Attacks of this nature are rare."

People with any information are being asked to call 01254 353627 or 101 quoting log 1568 of January 30.