These shocking photos show a young mother who was left 'unrecognisable' after being savagely beaten in her own home.

Britney Salim, 23, remains critical but stable in intensive care following the assault on April 12, which caused internal bleeding in her liver, a broken jaw, facial fractures and a collapsed lung.

Police are now appealing for information on the whereabouts of Shaka Williams, 31, her ex-boyfriend and father of her nine-month-old daughter, Priya.

Britney Salim, 23, remains critical but stable in intensive care following the assault on April 12, which caused her internal bleeding in her liver, a broken jaw, fractures on her face and a collapsed lung. She is seen in hospital after the attack (right) and before (left)

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

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

A 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.'

The cousin said Ms Salim's condition is 'not getting any worse' but she is still going in and out of consciousness.

Police are now appealing for information on the whereabouts of Shaka Williams, 31, (pictured) her ex-boyfriend and father of her nine-month-old daughter

'Britney has responded well to the blood transfusion,' she said. '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.

'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 daughter, Priya, who was staying with family at the time of the attack.

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.'