POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a young man was smashed over the head with a glass while out with friends at a bar.

The unprovoked assault happened when the victim, a 19-year-old man, was standing outside in the smoking area of Bar One in Sheerness High Street.

An altercation began between an unknown man and woman and the victim, who lives locally, attempted to calm the situation down.

While doing so, a second man approached him from behind and smashed a glass over his head. The victim suffered a large cut to his forehead which needed treatment by paramedics at the scene.

The incident happened shortly before 1am on Saturday, December 22.

The offender is described as white, about 5ft 6in tall, of medium build with short, dark brown, spiked hair. He was wearing a light blue short-sleeved shirt and jeans.

Police are keen to speak to anyone in the area at the time.

If you can help officers in their investigation, contact Kent Police on 01795 419182 or alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555111.