Man has part of ear bitten off in assault

Police are appealing for information after a 20-year-old man had part of his ear bitten off outside licensed premises in Belfast.

The incident happened on the Malone Road on February 3 around 11.55pm.

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The victim attended hospital for treatment.Detective Sergeant Gardiner would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this assault to contact Detectives at Criminal Investigation Branch, Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1561 03/02/18.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.

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