A MAN suffered a cut to his face after he was assaulted in a bar.

It happened between 3.10am and 3.15am on Saturday, December 21, at a table near the front of Sanctuary Bar in St Nicholas Street, in Scarborough, which was previously known as the Blue Lounge.

A 19-year-old man was assaulted by another man and sustained a cut to his face.

There were a number of woman sat around the table where the assault happened and officers are appealing to them to come forward along with anyone else who witnessed the incident.

A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the investigation and release on bail while the investigation continues.

Anyone with any information is asked to phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for Scarborough Investigation Hub. Or email zac.waterman@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12190232770 when passing on information.