A MAN lost a tooth during an assault in a Darwen pub.

Police are appeakig for information on the incident which happened at around 9pm on Tuesday, October 6.

The 45-year-old man was about to leave Frankies Bar in Church Street when he was punched in the face by another man.

As well as losing a tooth, he suffered bruising and was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information is asked to contact them on 0845 1 25 35 45 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.