Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault at Bar Funk in Tindal Street, Chelmsford.

A man was assaulted shortly after 4am yesterday.

He was taken to hospital with a serious, but not life-changing, facial injury.

A 28-year-old man from West Yorkshire and a 24-year-old man from Chelmsford were arrested on suspicion of assault.

They were released on police bail until April 30 pending further enquiries.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Chelmsford CID on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org