DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a serious assault at licensed premises in Belfast on Sunday night.

A man, aged in his 20’s, was struck in the face with a bottle following an altercation in the courtyard of the premises in Hills Street area at around 11.30 pm.

The man suffered severe lacerations to his face as a result of the incident.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Craig Burns, has appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact detectives in Musgrave on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.