POLICE are hunting an attacker after a man had part of his ear bitten off during an assault.
Now detectives have released a CCTV image in the hope the public will be able to help.
The incident occurred between 2am and 2.30am on Sunday, June 1 on Victoria Road in Aldershot.
The victim, a 46-year-old man, intervened to prevent another man from being further assaulted after he had witnessed him being punched.
The suspect then pushed the victim to the ground and bit part of his ear off.
The victim was taken to Frimley Park Hospital were he required surgery.
Detective Constable Sarah Moyce-Phillips from Aldershot CID said: "This incident occurred on a bank holiday weekend when many pubs in the area had televised the boxing match between Carl Froch and George Groves. Were you out that night watching the match and did you witness this incident?
"Officers would like to speak to the man in the CCTV as he may be able to assist with the investigation."
Anyone with information about this incident should contact DC Moyce-Phillips by calling 101. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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