POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked by a gang with bottles outside a South Woodford bar.

The assault happened at around 2.30am on New Year's Day outside the Lizard Lounge Bar, in George Lane, but details have only just been released by police.

The victim, who required glue stiches to his head in hospital and has recently undergone an operation for a cracked cheekbone, said four males ran towards him and hit him over the head with the bottles.

Redbridge Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the Lizard Lounge bar on New Year's Eve or anyone who saw the attack.

Call DC Kate Stannard on: 8345 2715 if you have any information.