POLICE are investigating after reports a man suffered a facial injury after being assaulted at a St Helens town centre bar in the early hours.

Officers were called shortly before 12.40am on Monday following allegations that a man had been attacked in the toilets at Dream Bar on Westfield Street, St Helens.

The man is believed to have sustained a cut to the face but declined emergency medical treatment, say police.

A force spokesman said: "We are appealing for information following reports of an assault in St Helens town centre in the early hours of this morning (Monday 6 May 2019).

"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

"CCTV opportunities are also being explored."

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Anyone who witnessed the incident or saw anything suspicious that could help is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC.

You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 19100224469 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/