The victim of a shooting outside a Leicester club at the weekend is the head doorman of the late-night venue.
Bosses at Sub8ten in King Street have revealed that the man who was shot outside their club just fter 6am on Sunday is Dan Lewis, known as 'Big Dan'.
Gaz Baggins posted a message about the early morning incident on the official Facebook site for Sub8ten - formerly Sophbeck.
He appealed for people to help the police find the gunman and revealed the club will be open as normal this weekend where there will be a collection for the 31-year-old Mr Lewis.
Gaz posted: "As many of you may have heard, there was a serious incident outside Sub8ten on Sunday morning where, unfortunately, our head doorman the loveable Big Dan was injured.
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"We are pleased to report that he is recovering well, and will be able to get back to his family soon.
"We will be working closely with Leicestershire Police during their investigation, and would appreciate anyone with information to contact them.
"We will be open as usual this weekend, and look forward to seeing you all. "There will be a collection for Big Dan and his family on the door.
"Thank you for your continued support and loyalty. See you on the dance floor, love the Sub8ten team."
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Bullet casing found by a shopkeeper in King Street
Police have issued an appeal to find the gunman who shot the doorman in the leg.
A police spokesman said: "We are continuing to urge people who could have information to come forward.
"Following appeals for information a number of people have already contacted us and provided useful information which is now being followed up by detectives.
"Thank you for your calls.
"If you have not yet called, but believe you may be able to help, please contact us as soon as possible.
"We are particularly keen to speak to people who were in King Street at about 6am or who were in Sophbeck nightclub in the hours leading up to the incident."
Police said the victim had been shot after an altercation with a small group of men.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and speak to DC 2011 Chris Fox, quoting incident 171 of May 8.