A MAN was taken to York Hospital with facial injuries after an assault in Popworld.

North Yorkshire Police say the attack took place in the George Hudson Street bar around 2am on Friday, June 2, when a 24-year-old man from York was hit in the face and fell to the floor.

He was treated for a deep vertical cut above his eyebrow.

Police are appealing for information about a male described as around 5ft 8ins, white, thin build with short clipped hair. The second male is described as tall, white and thin.

Both men were talking to the victim before the attack.

Contact police on 101 and quote reference number 12170095470, or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.