POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was punched several times in the face at a local rugby club.

The incident happened at 1.40am on Sunday (July 26) at Chipping Sodbury Rugby Club on Wickwar Road.

A police spokesman said: "A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact police in Staple Hill on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They never ask your name or trace your call."