A NIGHTCLUB reveller is danger of losing the sight in one eye after a vicious attack while out on the town.

The 32-year-old was enjoying himself at the Matrix nightclub in Kirkgate, in Ripon, North Yorkshire, when a brawl broke out at about 1.30am last Sunday.

The fracas involved a number of young men and during the incident the victim was badly injured in the face and had to be rushed to hospital in Harrogate.

He was later transferred to York Hospital for surgery to repair fractures to his cheek and orbital bones and is still recovering from his injuries.

Police, who have been making enquiries in the area including checking CCTV footage in and around the night club, are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Dave Horne said: “The incident took place in the main area of the club, in full view of other club-goers and we know from our enquiries that a lot of people will potentially have witnessed what happened.

“I would encourage those people to do the right thing and have the decency to come forward so we can establish exactly how a man ended up in hospital suffering from serious injuries, which could potentially cost him his sight in one eye.“ Anyone with knowledge of the incident or who was in the club at the time is urged to contact police on 0845 6060 247. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.