Man injured during assault at Shrewsbury bar
A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious face cuts today after being assaulted at a Shrewsbury nightclub.
He received stitches in several cuts at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital following the incident at The Vodka Source Bar in Barker Street.
Police say he was struck in the face by another man following an argument on the dance floor. A scuffle then broke out between the two before they were separated.
"We are anxious to hear from anyone who saw this incident taking place at around 12.40am and would ask them to contact Shrewsbury police station on the 101 non-emergency number," said a West Mercia Police spokesperson.
A 28-year-old man was arrested at an address in Shrewsbury about two hours later. He is currently in custody at Shrewsbury police station on suspicion of assault, causing grievous bodily harm.
