A Spurs fan was viciously attacked by a fellow Spurs supporter after the thug mistook him for a Chelsea fan, police believe.

The victim was rushed to hospital after the vicious attack following Chelsea's 4-2 FA Cup semi-final win over Tottenham.

He was punched in the face as he made his way home from the game and suffered a broken skull, eye socket and cheek bone in the attack.

Doctors are concerned there may be lasting damage to his eyesight following the unprovoked attack.

The 23-year-old was walking past Moore Spice Indian restaurant on Engineers Way, near Wembley stadium, when a he was attacked after the game about 7.30pm, police said.

Detectives have released images of his horrific injuries as they appeal for information to trace a suspect.

The suspect is described as a white man, in his early 20s and approximately 5ft 10ins tall. He was wearing a black hooded top or jacket.

Detective Constable James Robb, of Brent CID, the investigating officer, said: “This was a violent and unprovoked assault that has left a young man with some terrible injuries that could end up affecting him for the rest of his life.

“This kind of violence has absolutely no place at a football match, and I sincerely hope that those who were with the person responsible do the right thing by [the victim], who is a fellow supporter and has supported Tottenham since he was a young boy.

“I’d appeal to all Spurs fans to think hard about whether they have any information about the person who did this.

“I’ve no doubt that there will be several people who know who did this and I would appeal to anyone with information to get in touch with us or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously.”

Anyone with information regarding the assault or the identity of the suspect should contact Brent CID on 020 8733 3737 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.