A SWINDON man was scarred for life during an assault in Walcot.

Sean McLellan was left with two holes in his face following the attack near a children’s play area at about 6pm on Sunday.

Part-time window cleaner Mr McLellan, 40, from Lennox Drive, Walcot, was walking home from shops in Marlowe Avenue when the incident occurred in Mountford Manor Park.

He was left with a wound which went through his chin and out of his cheek, and a three inch gash on the back of his head.

Mr McLellan was helped home by a mystery man, and needed the help of his 11-year-old stepson to help stem the bleeding of his headwound.

Last night the father-of-three said: “I’ve been left with two holes in my face. There was a substantial amount of blood.

“I think I will probably have a couple of scars added to my face but what can you do? It’s the last thing I wanted the children to see.”

Mr McLellan’s injuries required stitches to his chin, his cheek and the back of his skull.

His partner Bella Smyth said: “He literally just fell in the doorway. There was blood absolutely everywhere – over the floor, the stairs, the front door and the living room door.”

The couple have appealed for information about the man who helped Mr McLellan back home after the attack.

Miss Smyth said: “I’m just really chuffed somebody brought him home.”

Detective Constable Phil Walker said: “Serious assaults like this one are rare in the town and we are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident to establish the series of events, and exactly how the injuries were inflicted.

“It is not yet known if a weapon was used. Officers in Swindon are already involved in pro-active operations, with support from partner agencies in the community safety partnership, to help tackle anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and violent crimes.

“We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time. Anyone who has information about the incident can contact us on 0845 408 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

l Two people have been arrested in relation to the incident. A 17-year-old boy from Walcot and a 22-year-old man from Swindon were in custody as the Adver went to press last night.