AJ Pritchard and his brother Curtis were punched and kicked by "possessed" yobs during a sickening nightclub attack.
AJ Pritchard
The 24-year-old 'Strictly Come Dancing' star and his 22-year-old brother were taken to hospital after they were attacked by a group of men at Nakatcha club in Nantwich, Cheshire.
A witness said: "They were like men possessed."
The pair were enjoying a night out with friends when the incident occurred.
One clubber told The Sun newspaper: "The brothers were having a relaxed evening with friends and AJ was posing for selfies with a few fans.
"But the eight lads took a disliking to the brothers and pushed Curtis hard. Then they started punching them, like they were possessed.
"Curtis had fallen to his knees and was being punched in the face and body. They were also punching AJ in his face, in his ribs and legs. AJ dragged Curtis out of the circle and pulled him to another part of the club.
"AJ was left with marks from rings on his face. Curtis looked like he had passed out and AJ had to carry him to safety. It was like a scene from a wild west film with the bouncers fighting this group."
AJ - whose real name is Alex James - joined 'Strictly' in 2016 and has danced with gymnast Claudia Fragapane, singer Mollie King and Paralympian Lauren Steadman.
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