Glass thrust into eye of pub man

Oct 23 2007 By Tony Deeley, Birmingham Mail

A MAN was in a serious condition in hospital today after being set upon by a gang of men in West Bromwich and "glassed" in the eye.

The 40-year-old had just left the Ridgeacre pub, in New Gas Street, with his family when the late night incident took place.

He was waiting outside for a taxi when a row broke out and he was attacked by up to six Asian men and a mixed race or dark-skinned man who had also left the pub.

West Midlands Police said today: "The man was pushed before being struck in the face with a glass, which penetrated his eye. The group then made off from the scene."

The attack happened between 11.30 pm on Saturday and 12.15am on Sunday.

A large number of people were believed to outside the pub at the time.

The victim remained in hospital in a "serious" condition today with a severe injury to his left eye.

One attacker is described as a mixed race or dark skinned man, aged 20-25, around 5ft 11in, and of medium build, wearing khaki-coloured combat clothing.

The offenders are believed to have been drinking in the Ridgeacre pub throughout the evening.

Police said they were also keen to trace the driver of a red Vauxhall Corsa, possibly 03-registered, which was present at the timeÊof the incident and left the scene shortly after.

Any witnesses to the incident or anyone with information is urged to call detectives at West Bromwich police station on 0845 113 5000.