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Detectives are investigating a violent pub brawl that left one man needing stitches to his face.

The 35-year-old was rushed to the Royal Alexandra Hospital after a rammy at the Lord Lounsdale pub, in Paisley, at around 11.30pm last night.

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It's understood a fight broke out inside the Lounsdale Road boozer between a groups of men before spilling outside.

One man suffered lacerations to his mouth and chin during the altercation, which detectives are treating as a serious assault.

Police, who sealed off the pub following the incident, say the man's attackers made off from the scene.

Detective Sergeant Alex Allardyce, of Paisley CID, appealed for witnesses to come forward.

He said: “A 35-year-old man was seriously assaulted during an altercation with a group of males at the Lord Lounsdale public house in Lounsdale Road, Paisley at around 11.30pm last night.

“The victim required stitches to his face as a result of his injuries.

“I'm appealing to anyone who may have been at the pub and witnessed the incident to get in contact with police.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.