A BALL bearing smashed through a pub window and hit a man in the face.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was at the Bladebone Inn on Chapel Row on Thursday when the attack happened at around 9pm.

The offenders drove past the pub and shot the bearing through the window and into the man's face.

He did not suffer any significant injuries, but the ball left a red mark on his face.

No description of the vehicle or offenders is currently available.

Investigating officer, PC Stephen Hinds, said: “I would like to speak to anyone who saw this incident, or the vehicle and offenders involved, or anyone who has any information which could assist our investigation. If you have any details, please come forward.

“A man was struck by the ball bearing in the face during the incident.

"Thankfully he was not seriously injured however the consequences could have been much more serious.”