A man suffered ‘serious facial injuries’ when he was attacked by a group of men outside a pub.

The man, 31, was punched in the face by the group at around 10.45pm on Friday in Surrey Street, Brighton.

His partner posted on Facebook saying that the man had been attacked outside The Railway Bell pub by a group of seven or eight men.

The woman, who The Argus is choosing not to name, said: “He’s now suffering from reconstructive injuries and surgery.

“After the bouncer stepped in he managed to get himself up, he then ran towards the end of Surrey Street.

“Before the ambulance arrived, there were two lads who helped him up, gave him water and waited for us to arrive. I have nothing but respect and thanks to these guys.

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“It would be great to find these two great humans to say a massive thank you for helping him up and waiting with him.”

The woman added that she wanted to find the men in order to express her thanks to them for helping her partner.

The men, who she believes are named Billy and Joe, are described as having long hair and being “slightly skater looking”.

Information has been passed on to the police who are now looking to witnesses to the attack.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “A man suffered serious facial injuries when he was attacked by a group of men in Brighton on Friday evening.

“The 31-year-old man was punched in the face in Surrey Street around 10.45pm sustaining injuries treated by initially by paramedics, before being taken to hospital with suspected fractures.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information about any of the suspects is asked to report to Sussex Police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1462 of 03/03. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.”