In Ballymena, County Antrim, a man sustained an injury to his ear after a stranger bit off a portion of it during an unprovoked assault. The event occurred around 02:10 GMT on Ballymoney Street. According to police, the victim was exiting a bar when an unidentified male approached him from behind and bit him. The assailant subsequently fled the location on foot. The individual who was injured received medical attention at a hospital. A police investigation into the matter is currently in progress. Detectives are requesting that anyone who observed the occurrence or possesses relevant footage come forward to assist them. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the material found on external websites. Information regarding our approach to external linking is available. Post navigation Mandatory Firearms Licensing Training to Be Implemented Nationally Former Chinese Intelligence Officer and Daughter Sentenced to Prison for Stalking Neighbors