A man was hit by a glass in a homophobic assault at a bar in Stratford.

Police have released an appeal about the incident, which happened on August 19 last year in The Grove.

A 20-year-old man was approached by an unknown man at 11pm while socialising with friends at the bar, police said.

At about midnight, the unknown man began to make homophobic comments towards the victim.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "The victim walked away from the man and sat down at another table. A short time later, the victim was hit by a glass on the chin."

The victim was taken to hospital for stitches.

Officers want to identify and speak to the man in the CCTV footage in connection with the incident.

Anyone with information or anyone who may know the identity of the man in the CCTV should call 101 and quote reference 434/20AUG.

To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.