A YOUNG woman was treated for facial injuries after she was attacked in a Chester nightclub.

The incident happened after another man was punched repeatedly in the face by a thug at Rosie’s Nightclub on Northgate Street.

The attacks took place in the early hours of Thursday last week (October 18) and police are currently investigating.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: "At approximately 2.45am a 21-year-old-man was hit in the face a number of times by an unknown man.

“The victim and a 20-year-old woman, then reported the incident to the management. While doing so the woman was also attacked from behind by an unknown woman causing her to fall to the ground.

“Following the incident the pair attended the Countess of Chester Hospital where the woman was treated for facial injuries. She has since been discharged and is due to attend a follow up appointment.

“The incident was reported to police at approximately 3.15am.”

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 215541.