A TEENAGER from Verwood had to have 30 stitches and reconstructive surgery after being glassed in the face in a Wimborne pub.

The incident happened at the Rising Sun in East Street at about 11.50pm last Friday, but police have only just released details.

Det Constable Tristan Downie of Bournemouth and Poole CID said the 19-year-old was standing near a settee by the pub’s toilets when he was approached by a man in his late 30s.

“The victim fell backwards while he was being attacked, but was able to get away through an exit at the back of the pub.”

The teenager sustained serious facial injuries and had to undergo surgery to repair part of his damaged ear. DC Downie said a number of revellers were in the pub at the time of the attack and he believed some of them may have seen what happened.

“I would like to speak to anyone who was in the Rising Sun late last Friday night as soon as possible, regardless of whether they feel they have any important information to offer. I am determined to identify the man responsible for the shocking and violent attack.”

The attacker is described as white, about 5ft 7ins tall with a bald or shaven head. He was wearing a grey top.

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police on 01202 22 22 22 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.