A NIGHTCLUBBER suffered deep slash wounds to his face today after he was attacked with a smashed glass outside an Ipswich nightclub.The incident happened at about 1.15am outside Brannigan's nightclub in Cardinal Park.

A NIGHTCLUBBER suffered deep slash wounds to his face today after he was attacked with a smashed glass outside an Ipswich nightclub.

The incident happened at about 1.15am outside Brannigan's nightclub in Cardinal Park.

A 31-year-old man was taken to Ipswich Hospital with what police described as serious facial cuts.

It is believed the victim, who was enjoying a night out, went to help two women who appeared to be having problems with a man inside the club.

As the victim tried to help the woman, he was hit in the face with a glass.

The attacker then left the area with another man. The attacker is believed to be in 20s and is described as of European appearance and spoke with a foreign accent. He was wearing a white t-shirt.

Police would like to hear from anybody who was in the area at the time or who saw the incident to contact Dc Phil Clare at Ipswich CID on 01473 383188.