Glass attack puts nightclubber in hospital

Thursday 01 November 2018

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with facial injuries after being hit with glass in a nightclub.

Police said the injury came amid a fight between several men around 02:00 in the early hours of Sunday.

During the fight, a man in his "late 20s" was reported to have been hit on the head by a glass or bottle by another man believed to be around the age of 30.

He was described as being "white... of large build, tall with dark hair and a beard." Police added that he was wearing a light-coloured shirt at the time.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment for a facial injury. He left the following morning.

CCTV footage was later released of the man Police believed to have committed the offence, which they described as a "grave and criminal assault." Following an appeal for information, the man was later identified and has since been spoken to.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the brawl is urged to call Police on 612612. Anonymous reports can also be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.