Police are appealing for information and witnesses after New Year’s Eve celebrations turned sour when a member of staff was allegedly bitten and punched in the face outside a bar.

Lincolnshire Police say the assault is believed to have happened at around 2am on New Year’s Day (January 1) outside Bar Boulevard on Aswell Street in Louth.

"A member of staff was reportedly bitten and punched in the face,” said a force spokesperson.

“A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in police custody.”

A member of staff was reported to have been punched and bitten outside Bar Boulevard in Louth. Photo: Google Streetview

placeholder image — A member of staff was reported to have been punched and bitten outside Bar Boulevard in Louth. Photo: Google Streetview

If you witnessed the incident or if you have any information that can assist with the investigation, contact Sergeant Billy Spence from the Response Investigation Team by calling 0779 6957 595 or emailing [email protected] quoting reference number 26000000213.