22/08/2017

Police Seeking Man After Incident At Bar In Belfast City Centre

An investigation has been launched following an incident at a bar in Belfast City Centre late on Sunday night during which a man had part of his ear bitten off.

According to police, a man, aged in his 30s, was involved in a fight on the dance floor of a bar on Amelia Street at about 11:50pm on Sunday, 20 August.

During the fight the man had part of his ear bitten off.

Police said they are searching for the man believed to be a suspect in the incident. He left the scene in a taxi from James Street, along with a female companion.

He is described as being 5ft 7in tall with short dark hair and a tattoo on his neck.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

(MH/CD)

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