However, overly flippant or direct messages can also backfire, leading to perceptions of unintelligence or untrustworthiness.

The man in his 40s suffered deep cuts to his hand and a number of more superficial wounds to his head and neck, police said. Officers were called to a bar in Concession Road at about 21:20 BST.

“The man, aged in his 40s, suffered deep lacerations to his hand and a number of more superficial wounds to his head and neck. “He attended hospital for treatment,” they said. “Shortly ...