Woman in custody after Sunderland pub attack

A woman is in custody after being arrested in connection with an attack in a Sunderland pub.

By The Newsroom

Published 6th Mar 2017, 08:58 BST

Updated 24th Mar 2017, 10:02 BST

The Queen Vic in Harbour View Road. Credit: Google.

The victim - a 23-year-old woman - suffered a facial injury when she was assaulted in the Queen Vic in Roker.

The incident happened in the pub in Harbour View at about 10.30pm on Saturday, February 25.A 20-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is in police custody.

Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries and are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 1261 of 250216 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.