Dad who asked for directions beaten and left for dead in 'senseless' attack

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A dad is "lucky to be alive" after being beaten and left for dead in a senseless attack after simply asking a group for directions.

Shaun Mollon, 49, who was knocked unconscious and repeatedly hit while on the ground, has since had to go undergo facial reconstruction surgery The victim of the unprovoked attack is now struggling with flashbacks and won't leave the house as a result of the assault.

The dad-of-two had gone out for dinner and drinks with colleagues in Burton, Staffordshire, before the night went terribly wrong on September 23, Staffordshire Live reports.When he decided to call it a night and head back to his hotel, he got lost after taking a wrong turn.

Seeing a group of people just off in a car park just off the town's High Street and went to ask them for directions.But he was "completely blindsided" as he was approached from behind, punched to the side of his face and knocked unconcious, his heartbroken wife Julianne explained."He is absolutely broken and has not come out of his room for a week.