DETECTIVES at Warrington today appealed for witnesses after an assault took place inside a pub.
At 5pm last Sunday, a dispute took place outside a pub on Winwick Road between two men.
A 20-year-old man was then followed into the toilets at the pub and attacked by a man causing injuries to his face.
The offender then made off from the scene.
Detective Constable Danielle Fildes said: “This was a vicious and targeted assault leaving the victim with serious injuries to his face.
“We’re appealing to anyone who may have seen the altercation take place outside the pub and may know who followed the victim into the toilets.
“If you have any information to help with our investigation please come forward and call 101.”
Anyone who may have seen the altercation or have further information is asked to contact Cheshire Police quoting IML 159452.
Information can also be provided by giving the details via https://cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.