A man remains in hospital after the top of his finger was severed during a pub fight in the city.

Police from Sydney City were called to a hotel on George Street about 9.50pm (Monday 9 December, 2013) following reports of an assault. Upon arrival officers located a man suffering a lacerated finger, and lacerations to his head. He was treated at the scene before being taken to Sydney Hospital for surgery.

Early investigations conducted by detectives suggest the 25-year-old man was attempting to break up a fight that broke out between two men at the hotel. A crime scene was established while forensic police gathered physical evidence for further examination.

At this stage the men involved in the fight have only been described as being of Asian appearance.

Source: NSW Police News