A MAN was bottled outside a nightclub.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on an 18-year-old man, from London, who was attacked in Marine Parade, Brighton, on Sunday between 1.20am and 1.40am.

The victim was with friends when he was attacked near the Volks Nightclub.

He suffered a number of cuts which required stitches after he was hit on the head with a bottle.
The club's security staff detained the suspect.

A 17-year-old boy, from Crawley, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of cannabis with intent to supply and possession of Cocaine. He was questioned and bailed until Wednesday 13 August.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 131 of 28/6 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.