A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Westhoughton is in a critical condition after a vicious attack by a gang of men.
The man, who has not been named, was beaten about the head at Wigan bus station in the Hallgate area early yesterday.
The attack happened at 3am just after he had helped a kebab shop owner whose window had been smashed.
Police say he was set upon by a gang and are anxious trace people who may know what happened.
Following the attack, the group are believed to have made off towards Hallgate in the direction of a pizza shop.
The man is in intensive care unit at the Wigan Royal Infirmary after suffering multiple head and face injuries.
His condition is said to be critical.
Anyone with information should call Wigan police on 0161 856 7140.
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