A man described by the Judge as a "violent thug" has been jailed for 15 years and a half years.
Daniel Evans appeared in the dock at Preston Crown Court for the unprovoked attack with a cosh in the Bretherton Arms in Eaves Lane, Chorley.
The assault on 13th September 2020 resulted in one man losing an eye, a second man suffering a serious head injury and others receiving bruises.
Daniel Evans, 33, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to two counts of Section 18 wounding.
Two other men, who took part in the assault - but didn’t use any weapons - pleaded guilty to affray.
Lewis Evans, 23, of Topaz Way, Chorley, and Callum Cheyne, 36, of Thornhill Road, Chorley were given suspended sentences.
DS Andrew Causey, of South Division, said: “This was a truly horrific, shocking and cowardly attack carried out on completely innocent and unsuspecting victims, who as a result of Daniel Evans reprehensible conduct have had their lives changed forever.
“I would like to thank the public who provided information after the original press release appeal in September 2020. Multiple additional enquiries including enhancements of digital and forensic evidence went into bringing Daniel Evans to justice.
“I welcome the significant custodial sentence handed down to Daniel Evans. I hope the victims and public take comfort from the fact that Evans will only begin serving this sentence in 2027 once he has completed the tariff he received for an unrelated robbery.”
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