He also suffered a broken jaw.
Devon and Cornwall Police say a 24-year-old man has sustained serious, potentially life-changing head injuries after an attack in the early hours of last Sunday morning (8th December).
Police would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened on South Street in Exeter - just outside Z cars and taxis at 2am.
The victim also suffered a broken jaw in the assault.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact 101 quoting crime reference number, CR/110277/19.
Plymouth foster home campaign launched
Nearly half of children in care live outside city
The English Riviera Airshow 2026 is approaching
Everything you need to know
Shoes found in major search for missing teenage boy
Taylor Charlton, 14, was last seen over a week ago
Reform win Tiverton Town Council by-election
They won by 19 votes
Illegal e-bikes seized in Torquay
Police operation to educate riders
Clubhouse for thriving Devon football club approved
It has 250 members but limited facilities
