Police investigate '˜brutal' attack

Police are appealing for information after a male had part of his ear bitten off during an assault.

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Jul 2017, 15:56 BST

Updated 12th Sep 2017, 11:30 BST

It is understood the incident occurred on May 1, but police only launched the appeal on social media yesterday.

Detailing the assault in a post on the PSNI Antrim Facebook page, a police spokesperson said: “On Bank Holiday Monday (May 1) a male was subjected to a very brutal attack. During this attack, part of his ear was bitten off. This happened In the area of Orchard Grove, Crumlin.

“This happened between 1:30pm and 2pm. It was a warm sunny day and there were loads of people in the area.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting serial 592 01/05/2017.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800555111.