Police are appealing for information after a man was stabbed twice in separate incidents within days of each other.

The victim, in his 20s, suffered a slash wound to his cheek in the first incident on Saturday, June 29, before sustaining a cut to his hand in the second incident yesterday (July 9).

Police were called to Greens pub in North Road, Lancaster, shortly before 2am on June 29 and the alleged offender made off towards Chapel Street.

Greens pub, North Road, LancasterGreens pub, North Road, Lancaster (Image: Google Maps)

The second incident happened at around 6.20pm yesterday on St Leonard's Gate, also in the city.

A 42-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently in custody.

St Leonard's Gate, LancasterSt Leonard's Gate, Lancaster (Image: Google Maps)

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log 1002 of July 1, or email 6028@lancashire.police.uk.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.