Big Island police are seeking suspect information in an assault at a Hilo bar early today that left a 27-year-old Hilo man critically injured.

A male suspect in his 20s wearing a light-colored shirt and dark-colored shorts allegedly struck the victim in the face in the restroom of the bar between 11:55 p.m. last night and midnight. The suspect is about 5 feet 6 and weighs 185 pounds. He was last seen heading in the makai direction on Haili Street and then south-bound on Kamehameha Avenue.

The victim was initially treated at Hilo Medical Center and later transferred by air ambulance to Queen's, where police said he is in critical condition.

Anyone with suspect information can call Det. Regino Saludares, 808961-2379; the police department's nonemergency line, 808-935-3311; or Big Island CrimeStoppers at 808-961-8300 in Hilo or 808-329-8181 in Kona.