A MORECAMBE man needed plastic surgery after being beaten while trying to stop a fight in the early hours of New Year's Day.

The 45-year-old, who has not been named, was leaving the Trimpell Club when he saw the fight.

But he was punched to the back of the head and face and suffered serious cuts and bruises when he tried to intervene. He was taken to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary for treatment for his injuries.

A police spokesman says: "The man was leaving the club when he saw a fight and went over to try and split it up, but several people turned on him and he suffered severe facial injuries which required plastic surgery. I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us."

To help police, call 01524-63333.