POLICE are appealing for information after an assault in a bar in Sunderland.

The incident happened at Ttonic Cafe Bar in Vine Place at about 11.30pm last night (Thursday, February 27). A 32-year-old man suffered an ear injury and received hospital treatment.

Two men aged 22 and 21 have been arrested on suspicion of causing GBH with intent and are helping police with their enquiries.

Officers are carrying out enquiries into the assault and asking anyone who was in the Ttonic and witnessed the incident, or has any information, to contact them.

They should call Northumbria Police on 10, extension 69191, quoting reference 1342 270214 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.