A man who had his ears cut off in a machete attack has died in hospital, police have said.

Sajed Choudry, 43, had been in a coma since the assault on him and his son Ashan, 24, in Blackburn last month.

Police found the pair with severe knife injuries when they were called to a “large-scale disturbance” at about 10.35pm on 27 November.

The father of four reportedly sustained a collapsed lung and a bleed on the brain after the assault near his home. He is said to have undergone a 14-hour operation to have his ears reattached using a skin graft from his legs.

Lancashire police said Choudry had died from his injuries on Thursday and his family had asked for privacy.

Ashan Choudry is receiving treatment after having half a hand cut off and sustaining cuts to his head.

Last week, Sajed Choudry’s daughter, Mariya, 22, said the family were in shock and felt “totally numb” after the attack. “My dad is loved and so many people cared about him. He works hard for the community,” she said.

Three men and a 13-year-old boy had been charged with attempted murder and prosecution. Lawyers will now decide whether to elevate the charge to murder.

Rafaqat Ali, 38, Fazal Ilahi, 62, and Sadaqat Ali, 36, all of Blackburn, and the 13-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, are due to appear at Preston crown court on 17 December.