Shocking new evidence in the bloody attack on a cattle farmer in Rethymno, who is fighting to stay alive.

According to reports, unknown assailants attacked the 70-year-old farmer in the village of Vilanandredo and left him bleeding.

The man was taken to Rethymno hospital with multiple injuries with his condition being described as extremely critical.

Despite the superhuman efforts of doctors, the 70-year-old man who has been shot about six times in the legs and one arm, and is shocked that the unknown men cut his tongue.

The injured man has been taken to the intensive care unit, while police are conducting investigations to identify and locate the assailants.