POLICE are today appealing for witnesses to a vicious attack which has left a nightclubber in hospital fighting for his life.

The 28-year-old man from Rayleigh was attacked along with his 25-year-old friend who is from Wickford, on Sunday at around 2am outside Storm nightclub in Elmer Approach, Southend.

Det Insp Martyn Pinkney <CORR>of Southend police said: "The 28-year-old man is in a critical condition in Southend Hospital. He suffered head injuries in the assault. We have great concerns for his health.

"The 25-year-old man suffered facial injuries but fortunately they were not life threatening."

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