A MAN was bitten on the leg and had a chair thrown at him in an assault outside Yates's bar. 

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a 45-year-old local man who was attacked in Cambridge Road, Hastings, on Wednesday, June 17.

The victim was out for the evening with friends in Hastings town centre when the assault took place at 7.45pm.

The victim received a bite to his leg but did not go to hospital

The incident occurred outside Yates's bar and at one point a chair was thrown at the victim.

A 44-year-old Hastings man was arrested on suspicion of affray. He was questioned and later bailed until Tuesday, 4 August, while enquiries continue.

Two local women, aged 26 and 29 were also arrested on suspicion of affray. Both were bailed until Wednesday, 5 August.

Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 1542 of June 17.