Northumbria Police have released an image of a woman they would like to trace following an assault outside a Newcastle city centre bar that left a man in his 20s requiring surgery on his hand.
The incident happened at a venue on Nelson Street on Thursday, February 19, at about 11.30pm. The victim was standing in the outdoor seating area of the bar when a female, not known to him, approached him and became aggressive.
Victim pushed and fell backwards
The man was pushed by the woman, causing him to fall backwards. He was holding a glass tumbler in his hand at the time, which shattered as he fell, resulting in a significant injury to his hand.
He was taken to hospital where he underwent surgery to his hand. He has since been discharged.
Police release image of woman
Today (Monday), officers released an image of a woman they believe was in the area at the time and may have information that could assist the investigation.
The woman, or anyone who knows her, should send a direct message to Northumbria Police on social media, or use the live chat and report form functions on the Force's website. For those unable to contact the Force in these ways, call 101. Please quote reference number: 26000285015.
