A MAN suffered facial injuries in an assault in a pub on New Year's Eve.

The police are now appealing for witnesses following the incident in Chipping Sodbury.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "The incident happened at about 12.10am on January 1 at the Portcullis public house, Horse Street.

"The victim who was assaulted required medical treatment for a face injury.

"We believe the pub was full at the time of the incident and a number of people may have witnessed the incident.

"We’re keen to hear from anyone who was in the pub who may have useful information to help our enquiries."

Anyone able to help is asked to call 101, quoting 5219000006 .

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and released under investigation.