THESE are the pair detectives want to speak to after a man was glassed in the face at an Oxford nightclub.

The 44-year-old victim needed 26 stitches to his cheek after being attacked at 1.25am in The Cellar nightclub, Frewin Court, off Cornmarket Street, on Sunday.

A 20-year-old man with him at the time was left with a deep cut after being smashed over the head with a glass or bottle.

After being treated at Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital both men are recovering at home now.

Det Sgt Steve Raffield said: “I think the victim will probably be left with a permanent scar and the impact of this will be significant to him.

“It was a busy night at the club and there’s no doubt whatsoever that someone will be able to identify these men.

“It seems like an argument or dispute started between two groups in the club and from that these two assaults have occurred.

“We need people to come forward and tell us what they saw.”

He added: “We are keen to trace these men and speak to them about this incident.

“I would ask anyone who may recognise these men to contact police as soon as possible.

“I would also urge the men to come forward and speak to us as they may have information that could help with our investigation.”

Anyone with information should call DS Raffield on 101, or the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555111.