Man's ear bitten in assault at Bury St Edmunds pub

A man needed hospital treatment after his ear was bitten in an assault at a Bury St Edmunds pub.

A man tried to punch the 34-year-old customer as he left the Greengage pub, in Tollgate Lane, just after 8pm on Thursday, May 3.

The victim then retreated into the pub where after a further struggle his ear was bitten by the man.

The injury required hospital treatment.

The suspect then left the scene as a passenger in a dark-coloured car.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information relating to it should contact police on 101 or Bury St Edmunds CID on 01284 774032 quoting crime ref 37/24295/18. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.