Appeal after nightclub assault in Lancaster

Police in Lancaster are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in a nightclub in the city.

At approximately 3.00am on the 28th November, the 20 year old man was in Toast nightclub, sat in a booth talking to a woman when he was approached by a man who punched him in the head before walking away.

The offender has been described as white, between 18 and 25 years old and of slim build. He had short cropped dark hair which was slightly longer on top and was believed to have been wearing a blue checked shirt.

PC Dan Mitchell from Lancaster police said, “This was a particularly nasty and unprovoked assault and I would appeal for anyone with any information in relation to this assault to come forward and contact police.”

• Anyone with information can contact police on 01524 63333 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111