Man suffers facial injuries in Stafford nightclub attack

A man was taken to hospital with serious facial injuries following an attack in a nightclub in Stafford, police revealed today.

Officers are appealing for information about the assault in Couture, in Newport Road.

The victim, aged 20 and from the town, was taken to University Hospital of North Staffordshire after he was assaulted on the top dance floor on June 4 and is now recovering at home.

Three men, one aged 20 and two aged 24, were arrested and released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Dc Victoria Wilde said today: "It is believed a number of individuals were involved in a disturbance on the dance floor. The victim stepped in to diffuse things.

"As he began to walk away he was assaulted and knocked unconscious."