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Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard and brother Curtis attacked on night out

<em>Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard was left with bruises on his face, arms, body and legs after he and his brother Curtis were attacked on a night-out (Picture: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)</em>
Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard was left with bruises on his face, arms, body and legs after he and his brother Curtis were attacked on a night-out (Picture: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)

Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard and his brother Curtis have been attacked on a night out, their family have said.

AJ, 24, was left with bruises on his face, arms, body and legs while Curtis, 22, who is a professional dancer on Ireland’s Dancing With The Stars, will have emergency knee surgery following the incident on December 27 in Nantwich, Cheshire.

A statement on behalf of the Pritchard family said: “AJ and Curtis were assaulted whilst on a night-out with two friends on December 27 in an unprovoked attack in Nantwich, Cheshire.

“Curtis is due to undergo an emergency operation in the next few days to correct the damages he has sustained to his knee, he is also recovering from injuries to his eye and face. AJ received bruising to his face, arms, body and legs.

“Statements have been given to Cheshire Police and they are currently undergoing an investigation.”

<em>AJ was partnered with paralympian Lauren Steadman in the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing (Picture: Getty)</em>
AJ was partnered with paralympian Lauren Steadman in the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing (Picture: Getty)

AJ was partnered with paralympian Lauren Steadman in the latest series of the popular dancing competition.

His co-stars have sent messages of support to the pair.

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Dianne Buswell wrote: “So sad to hear about @Aj11Ace and @CurtisPritchard hope you boys are ok xxxxxx”.

Katya Jones added: “I can’t believe what happen to @Aj11Ace and @CurtisPritchard . Sending lots of love your way. It’s Christmas people! Where is humanity going? #disappointed.”

Dancing With The Stars Ireland confirmed that Curtis will be replaced as he will not have recovered from his injuries in time for the new series of the show, which is set to start on January 6.

A statement from the show shared on Twitter said: “Dancing with the Stars wish Curtis a speedy recovery. A replacement for Curtis on the show is currently being arranged by ShinAwiL and we look forward to welcoming Curtis back when he recovers.”