A 30-YEAR-old man had to undergo surgery for facial injuries after being hit with a glass bottle.

Police are appealing for information after the victim was believed to have been hit by two men on Harewood Street in Middlesbrough at 8.30pm on Thursday, June 26.

His injuries were treated at the James Cook University Hospital in the town.

A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with further information is asked to contact DC Dan Heron at Middlesbrough Major Crime Team on the non-emergency 101 number or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.