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Man struck with bottle in Oswestry nightclub assault

By Shropshire Live3 October 2011
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Police are seeking witnesses to an assault in which a man needed 18 stitches after being struck in the face at an Oswestry nightclub.

Man struck with bottle in Oswestry nightclub assault

The incident happened between 12.45am and 1.05am yesterday at the Desire nightclub in Cross Street.

It's believed the 20-year-old was struck with a bottle and was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with cuts to his face.

Police arrested a 28-year-old man in Station Road, Oswestry, shortly after the incident. He has been given conditional police bail while inquiries continue.

Constable Simon Marland, the investigating officer, said: "The victim received a serious face injury. We are continuing to investigate the full circumstances and urging witnesses to contact Oswestry police station on 0300 333 3000."

Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800 555 111

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