A man in his thirties was in critical condition after a suspected homophobic attack in Bristol that occurred in the early hours of 24 April.
The man was found unconscious with wounds to his face and authorities are now searching for a group of three or four men.
Emergency services were called to St Nicholas Street in central Bristol at 3:15am. The unconscious the man was taken to hospital but his health quickly deteriorated and he was listed as being in a critical condition, his condition has since improved and he is now listed as stable.
A second man was also injured but did not need hospital attention. Police are now searching for a group of three to four men who reportedly fled the scene and drove away in a car.
Police believe the incident should be classed as a hate crime and they are continuing to attempt to track the men down.
One of the attackers was believed to have been wearing a blue jacket while two others were dressed predominantly in black or grey.
