Watford FC fan Nic Cruwys has begun “a long period of therapy and rehabilitation” after being attacked in Wolverhampton.

The father-of-two, affectionately known as “Moo”, has started therapy and rehabilitation four months on from the attack and his condition has improved, say police.

Twelve teenage men and boys, all from the West Midlands area, have been arrested in connection with the assault.

The 44-year-old was put into an induced coma after being beaten by a gang of men following Watford FC’s 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers in March.

He was walking down Littles Lane on his way back to the train station when he was attacked, leaving the father-of-two with "potentially life changing injuries".

Despite making 12 arrests, detectives are still hunting for a suspect who is believed to be in the Telford area and they are making a “final plea” for someone to come forward with his name.

In April, the family released an open letter on the Watford FC website which said “he is making the kind of progress which four weeks ago, we could only have dream about.”

Detective Sergeant Adam Keen said: “Four months on from the attack and Nic is now entering a long term period of therapy and rehabilitation.

“While his condition has improved since the day of the assault, the consequences of that day are still having a huge impact on his daily life and his wife and children.

“They remain hopeful that in time he will recover as fully as possible, however the long term uncertainty remains around a lasting brain injury.

“The family continue to receive messages of support and best wishes and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their concern and continued support but would also ask that people respect their request for privacy during this time so they can concentrate on helping Nic on his road to recovery.

“It’s really important we get justice for Nic and his family and although we have made huge steps forward in our investigation, we still need that one piece of information to help us identify our remaining suspect and I would urge anyone who knows him to contact us."

Anyone who knows the identity of the man should contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Those arrested in connection with the attack are currently on police bail, pending further inquiries.