Shocking pictures show 86-year-old dementia sufferer's horrific injuries after care home 'attack'

WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES: The victim's son Jeff is furious after seeing the horrific injuries caused to Cyril Smith at Parkside Nursing Home in Mansfield, Notts

These are the harrowing images showing the injuries of a pensioner who was left black and blue after an alleged attack at a care home.

Cyril Smith's horrific injuries were believed to have been caused when he walked into another resident's room at Parkside Nursing Home in Mansfield, where he lives.

Police are now investigating an alleged assault against the 86-year-old, who has dementia, with his heartbroken family saying he is lucky to be alive.

Injuries: Cyril recovering in hospital after the incident at the care home

The resident, who used to work as an accountant, was rushed to King's Mill Hospital in an ambulance following the incident.

His 59-year-old son Jeff Smith is asking why the incident, which took place on May 5, was not brought to the attention of police until nine days after he sustained the injuries.

He said: "I couldn't believe it when the manager phoned to say Dad had been attacked.

Better times: Cyril with his wife Renee before the incident

"We went to the hospital and found him in a terrible state, it was awful to see Dad in such a state.

"He was black and blue, his face was a mess, his hands, arms and body were covered in bruises and his ear had curled up like a cricket ball."

The shocking news came just as Jeff's daughter Emma had given birth to the care home resident's first granddaughter.

Shock: Jeff was devastated when he heard of his father's injuries

Jeff, a former salesman, said: "I'd just got back from the hospital and I was so proud but this just spoiled everything.

"I am appalled that something so serious could happen to a vulnerable old man like my dad at a care home that is supposed to be looking after him."

Since the incident, the family have met with Social services and Age UK who were shocked at Jeff's story.

Cyril has now moved to a different care home in Mansfield.

Jeff added: "Social services told us the home should have contacted them and the police should have been informed straight away.

Cyril has since been moved to a different care home

"As soon as he was well enough we moved him to Bailey House - it's been like upgrading from a B&B to a 5 star hotel. The treatment has been so much better.

"Parkside even sent us a bill for £22 for the taxi which took my dad to the hospital for a follow up treatment on his ear."

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "We are currently investigating an alleged assault on an 86-year-old man at the Parkside Home in Mansfield on 5 May.

"At this time our enquiries are continuing."

Parkside Care Home declined to comment.