A man has sustained life-changing injuries after a machete attack at a bar in Manchester.

Police were called to reports of an assault at a bar on Catalan Square at about 10.10pm on Friday night, Greater Manchester police said.

A man in his 30s had been at Barca Club with his friends when another man walked past him and shouted abuse at a group of people in the bar.

Police said when the victim asked him to calm down, the assailant turned to his friend and asked for the machete.

His friend brought over a backpack, from he which pulled out a machete before turning and striking the victim’s hand with it.

The victim was taken to hospital, where he is still being treated for life-changing injuries.

Police said the assailant and two others fled from the bar on foot and with a bicycle.

DI Mark Davis said: “The way the offender pulled the machete out and brutally struck this innocent man without hesitation is chilling, and we will do everything we can to find the person responsible.

“If you were around Castlefield last night and saw either the assault, or know something that could help with our inquiries, please contact police and share this with us.”