Man left with permanent scars after 'drink smashed into face' in Tynemouth bar

A man has been left with permanent scars after a reported assault at a bar in North Tyneside.

The incident happened at around 11pm on Saturday 13 July, at the Head of Steam pub in Tynemouth, and allegedly involved a man having a glass drink smashed into his face by a woman.

The victim sustained serious facial injuries to his chin, lip and nose and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged but he has been left with permanent scars.

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