KNIFE thugs slashed a man across the face as they tried to steal his car.
The victim, aged 33, needed 22 stitches to a wound on his check after he was attacked outside his home in Wigan Road, Hindley.
Detectives are appealing for information about the incident which happened at 10pm on January 16.
The victim saw three men trying to break into his Ford Mondeo and went outside to confront them.
One of the offenders swore at him and then lashed out with what is believed to have been a craft knife blade.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact CID at Leigh on 0161 856 7770.
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