The Bachelorette's Cam Cranley was 'king hit'

WARNING: Distressing images

The Bachelorette's Cam Cranley has revealed that he is the victim of a coward punch and will now undergo facial surgery.

Cranley, who was a favourite face in Georgia Love's season of The Bachelorette, was 'king hit' by a stranger without warning last Friday.

The violent incident caused the fireman to suffer a fractured temple, eye socket and cheek and will now undergo facial surgery, he revealed on Instagram.

Cam Cranley reveals he was 'king hit by a stranger

The Bachelorette favourite will now undergo facial surgery

Cranley also shared an up close photo of his bruised and bloodied eye, commenting "This half needs a bit of work".

Thanks for the love guys. You are all amazing and im getting back to as many of you as i can now! Surgery is on Friday to make me robocop 😎. Sore but still smiling 😊🤕 #feelingloved #2018hasbeenashocker

This article originally appeared on WHO.