POLICE are appealing for the public's help after 27-year-old man needed hospital treatment after being attacked in a Skipton nightclub.

The incident occurred on the downstairs dance floor at Kooky in Keighley Road at 1.30am on Sunday, July 5.

Officers say the victim was punched by an unknown person, causing an injury to his lip, and was treated at Airedale Hospital.

A police spokesman said: "We are requesting the public's assistance to help determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident. In particular, we are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed the assault."

Anyone who can help should contact PC David Glasson on 101 or email david.gasson@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 12150114242.