POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was hit in the face with a bottle as he walked into a town centre pub.

Officers say the 26-year-old victim was walking across the beer garden towards the entrance of The Postern Gate on St Austins Lane when he was attacked.

The incident happened at 9.40pm on Friday.

DC Carl Davis said: "It appears to have been an unprovoked attacked which has resulted in serious facial injuries.

“I would appeal to anyone who saw the incident take place but has not yet contacted police to contact us in order to help us with our enquiries."

A 28-year-old man from Warrington has been arrested on suspicion of a section 18 assault in connection to the incident.

Anyone with information should contact DC Carl Davis on 101 quoting incident number 1016 of 20 December 2013.