Nic Cruwys attack: Police seek 'Telford' suspect

The move comes exactly four months since Nic Cruwys was was brutally beaten up by a gang who had chased him and other supporters through city centre streets after a match at Molineux.

The 44-year-old victim was left with potentially life-changing head injuries after being set upon by the group of men in Little's Lane on his way back to the train station after watching the 2-2 draw on March 7.

Since the incident police have arrested a dozen teenage men and boys from the West Midlands in connection with their inquiry into the attack but one suspect ? thought to be from the Telford area ? remains unidentified and officers have now made a final plea for someone to come forward with his name.

Det Sgt Adam Keen said: "Four months on from the attack and Nic is now entering a long term period of therapy and rehabilitation.

"While his condition has improved since the day of the assault, the consequences are still having a huge impact on his daily life and his wife and children.

"They remain hopeful that in time he will recover as fully as possible, however the long term uncertainty remains around a lasting brain injury.

"The family continue to receive messages of support and best wishes and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their concern and continued support but would also ask that people respect their request for privacy during this time so they can concentrate on helping Nic on his road to recovery.

"It's really important we get justice for Nic and his family and although we have made huge steps forward in our investigation, we still need that one piece of information to help us identify our remaining suspect and I would urge anyone who knows him to contact us."

Anyone who knows the identity of the man should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Those arrested in connection with the attack are currently on police bail, pending further inquiries.