Police are hunting a thug who attacked a man with an axe during a fight in a town centre street.
The victim was treated for an injury to his arm following the attack in High Street, Lutterworth, police said.
Officers have released CCTV images of two men they want to trace in connection with the attack, which happened on Sunday, December 2.
In a statement today, Leicestershire Police said the victim and another man were approached at 1am.
The statement continued: “The victims were approached by the driver and passenger of a white Volkswagen Golf who argued with them before one of the victims was hit with what has been described as an axe.
“He sustained a serious injury to one of his arms which required hospital treatment. He has since been discharged.
“The second victim sustained bruising in the incident.
“Following the assault, the suspects left the scene driving along High Street towards the junction with the M1.”
This week, Leicestershire Live reported Lutterworth residents' concerns about crime levels in the town.
Contact Leicestershire Police on 101.
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