Two men involved in a vicious attack on a victim outside The Printworks in the city centre were imprisoned for the offence.

Muneer Hassan, from Old Trafford, and Muestafa Hassan, from Sheffield, were two of four offenders who set upon a man outside a nightclub on Well Street in the early hours of February 6 this year.

The victim, who was in his 20s, received numerous blows to the head and sustained a number of serious bruises as a result.

While he was unconscious, the offenders spat on him and Muestafa Hassan stole his phone. All of this was seen on CCTV.

An investigation from GMP's Operation Valiant Team followed, and four men were arrested at addresses in Manchester and Sheffield.

And last week Muneer Hassan, of Clifford Court, was sentenced to two years, eight months in prison for attempted section 18 assault.

Meanwhile Muestafa Hassan, of Brunswick Road, was sentenced to two years, four months in prison for attempted section 18 assault and theft.

Police revealed a third man received a suspended sentence, while the last man is to be sentenced at a later date. These two men were not named.

PC Jack Lenihan-Smith, of GMP's Operation Valiant Team, said: "This was a vicious and harrowing attack on an innocent man who had been enjoying a night out in the city. The offenders have shown little remorse for their actions and we're pleased they're facing justice.

"Our team worked hard to make sure we secured charges on these men, which involved a detailed trawl throughout the CCTV in the city centre, which ultimately led to us being able to match CCTV footage up with footage from inside the nightclub the offenders visited.

"Following this we executed four warrants simultaneously with assistance from the force's Critical Wanted Unit, leading to key evidence such as mobile phones, clothing and identification documents being recovered from the offenders' homes.

"I hope this sentencing sends out a message that we will not just sit back and let innocent members of the public feel unsafe in our city and be subjected to such appalling attacks. We will find you and make sure that you face the consequences of your actions."

This article was written by Jack Tooth. Jack is the reporter for The Messenger and covers anything and everything from within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford.

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