Detectives in Co Antrim are appealing for information after a man had part of his ear bitten off.
It happened during an incident at licenced premises on Ballymoney Street, Ballymena at around 2.10am on October 28.
Police said as a man was leaving the premises he was “approached from behind by a unknown male who, without provocation, bit a part of his ear off”.
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The assailant then made off from the scene on foot.
The injured man was later taken to hospital for treatment.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “An investigation is underway.
“Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who has CCTV or dash-cam footage from the area which could assist them with their enquiries, to contact them.”
