A MAN has been rushed to hospital after being injured in a nightclub attack.

The 35-year-old man was attacked near the men's toilets in Plush Lounge Bar, Andover, at about 1.30am this morning.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack, which left the man with facial injuries.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.

Detective Constable Mike Higgins, from Basingstoke CID, said: “We are appealing for any witnesses to come forward after it was reported that a man was assaulted between 1.30am and 1.40am this morning.

“The incident took place in the foyer area between the toilets and the main part of the nightclub on the first floor.

“We believe a number of people would have been in this area at this time, so if you saw anything please contact us, as the information you provide may be significant to our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 and quote reference number 44170241649 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.