Michael Shields was jailed for 15 years in Bulgaria

Michael Shields, 18, was jailed for 15 years on Tuesday for the attempted murder of Martin Georgiev but has protested his innocence.

However Mr Georgiev said: "I remember very clearly his face."

Support for Mr Shields came from Graham Sankey, 20, from Anfield, Liverpool, who signed a statement on Thursday admitting he carried out the assault.

Mr Georgiev, who is married with two young children, said: "I am not revengeful but the man who has done it he must bear the consequences.

"I feel handicapped for my family... I can't take care of them."

Mr Georgiev said he is unable to do a lot of things others take for granted such as go outside in the heat and carry heavy objects.

He said he faces months of treatment and may never fully recover.

Asked by Sky News if Michael Shields was his attacker he said, "yes."

Paving slab

Shields, who said he was in bed when a paving slab was dropped on Mr Georgiev's head, was holidaying in the Black Sea resort of Varna after travelling to Turkey to watch Liverpool in the European Champions League Final.

His father, Michael Shields snr, and sister Melissa, flew to Bulgaria from their home in Liverpool on Thursday.

A spokeswoman for his Bulgarian solicitors said an application for bail is due on Monday.

They hope the signed confession could help free Shields, who has always denied the attack.

In the confession, electrician Mr Sankey said he threw a brick at a group of people when he saw a fight. He claimed he did not realise at the time Mr Georgiev was injured.

A vigil for Mr Shields was due to be held in Liverpool city centre on Sunday evening.