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The horror injuries of a young mum left "unrecognisable" after being attacked in her own home are revealed in these shocking photos.

Britney Salim, 23, remains critical but stable in intensive care after she was assaulted on April 12.

The 23-year-old woman's family, have shared photos of her in hospital, say she suffered internal bleeding in her liver, a broken jaw, fractures on her face and a collapsed lung.

Police are now appealing for information on the whereabouts of Shaka Williams.

The alleged assailant is believed to have climbed up the balcony and made his made into the flat in Sheffield, South Yorks., through the french doors, according to Ms Salim's family.

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The mother-of-one was found unresponsive in bed by her auntie before being rushed to hospital.

Her family have shared distressing photos of her injuries as police search for a suspect.

Her 33-year-old cousin, who did not wish to be named, said: "We have got a big family and we are all distraught. She was found by our auntie because she was babysitting her daughter.

"She went to the house to take her daughter back and as she got there she found Britney practically on death's door.

"When her auntie went in, she was unrecognisable. Her face was black and blue.

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"She has seven broken ribs, internal bleeding in her liver, swelling on her brain, a broken jaw, fractures on her face, a collapsed lung and she has had to have a blood transfusion.

"Doctors have said at the minute she isn't getting any worse but she is still in an out of consciousness and remains in intensive care.

"She has responded well to the blood transfusion. It is just going to be a long waiting game.

"She has woken up a few times and had outbursts of screaming. She is on morphine to deal with the pain. Her mum is just broken.

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"Police have not been able to get a full statement from Britney yet because she isn't able to speak."

The cousin added that Ms Salim's family and friends have been collecting money for her nine-month-old daughter Priya, who was staying with family at the time of the alleged attack, while she remains in hospital.

Detective Inspector Richard Wallis, the officer in charge of the case, said: "As part of our investigations into a serious assault which occurred on 12 April in the Fox Hill area we are seeking Shaka Williams.

"Williams, 31, is known to frequent the Westfield, Halfway, Arbourthorne and Woodthorpe areas of the city.

"If you have seen him or know where he is, we urge you to get in touch with us by calling 101 quoting incident number 561.

"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."