A SERIOUS assault saw a man hospitalised with facial injuries after he was attacked in a Barrow pub.

Police are investigating after a man was assaulted at the Albion Public House, in Dalton Road, at 9pm on Sunday.

The 45-year-old victim was sitting in the bar when approached by another man, who assaulted him.

The victim suffered facial injuries which required hospital treatment.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cumbria Police on 101, asking for DC Stables at Barrow CID, or by emailing any information to 101@cumbria.police.uk.

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