AJ Pritchard and his brother attacked in nightclub fight Picture: aj11ace Verified METROGRAB
AJ Pritchard and brother Curtis were attacked on a night out (Picture: Instagram)

AJ Pritchard and brother Curtis have been rushed to hospital, after being attacked on a night out.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 24, and his 23-year-old brother were enjoying an evening with pals at the Nakatcha club, in Cheshire, when they were circled by a group of eight thugs, who reportedly started kicking and punching the pair in the face.

A spokesperson for the Pritchard family confirmed the attack, and told Metro.co.uk: AJ and Curtis were assaulted whilst on a night out with two friends on the 27th December 2018 in an unprovoked attack in Nantwich, Cheshire.

Curtis is due to undergo an emergency operation in the next few days to correct the damages he has sustained to his knee, he is also recovering from injuries to his eye and face.

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AJ received bruising to his face, arms, body and legs.

Statements have been given to Cheshire Police and they are currently undergoing an investigation.

An eyewitness to the attack, which happened in the early hours of the morning on 27 December, claimed the attackers were like men possessed.

The eight lads took a disliking to the brothers and pushed Curtis hard, they said. Then they started punching them, like they were possessed.

AJ Pritchard during the red carpet arrivals for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018 at The Vox at Resorts World Birmingham. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday December 16, 2018. See PA story SPORT Personality. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire
AJs fans rushed to offer the pair support after the attack (Picture: PA)

Curtis had fallen to his knees and was being punched in the face and body. They were also punching AJ in his face, in his ribs and legs, they added to The Sun. AJ dragged Curtis out of the circle and pulled him to another part of the club.

A police spokesperson said: The four victims were taken to hospital for treatment. All have since been discharged.

Officers arrested a 20-year-old man from Crewe on suspicion of assault. He has been released under investigation pending further inquiries.

AJ has yet to speak about the attack publicly, however fans rushed to send the BBC star their support in the comments of his latest Instagram post.

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Hope you and youre brother are ok xx, one of his 322k followers posted.

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While another said: Just heard about what happened with you and Curtis. Hope your both ok??

And a fan added: Sending you & your brother get well wishes! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

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