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Arrest after bleach thrown over man

News imageGoogle A bar sign which says Nu Bar above windows. The building has brown bricks and there is a grille over part of it. In front of the building are lampposts. Google
The attack happened at a bar in Kidderminster in December

A man had bleach thrown over him after an incident at a pub, said police.

West Mercia Police has appealed for witnesses over the assault which happened after a man was evicted from the Nu Bar in New Road, Kidderminster, at about 03:20 GMT on Sunday 7 December.

"The man returned and threw a bottle of bleach over the victim and then scratched his face, neck and arm," police said.

A man, 50, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and later released under investigation.

The victim sustained injuries but has since recovered.

Witnesses are urged to contact the force, or get in touch with Crimestoppers anonymously.

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