A CLUBBER had his front tooth knocked out during a nightclub attack in Redcar.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault, which took place in the town's Silk's nightclub, on the Esplanade, around 1.20am on Sunday.

The 24-year-old victim was on the dance floor when he was assaulted by a man.

He suffered from a number of facial injuries.

The man is described as white, approximately 19 to 22-years-old, 5ft10ins tall, of medium build, with dark hair cut short at the back and sides, and was wearing a light coloured shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Stewart Shepherd on 01642-302626 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.