POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a fractured eye socket after being headbutted during a fight outside a nightclub.

The victim was at Cameo in Eastbourne with a group of friends when he became involved in an altercation with four men.

After a brief conversation, the 26-year-old was headbutted, causing a fracture to his eye socket.

He was taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital and required specialist treatment.

Police have made a new appeal for witnesses to the serious assault which occurred between 11.30pm on August 21 and 3am on August 22.

A 38-year-old man has attended a voluntary interview, but police officers believe more people are involved.

Investigating officer Fareed Camar said: “We would like to talk to anyone who was at the nightclub in Langney Road between 2am and 3.15am on the Sunday, August 22.”

Anyone with information who has not already contacted the police is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 246 of 22/08.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.