Man has ear bitten off during assault in Reading bar
Last updated 25th Apr 2023
Police in Reading are appealing for information after a man had his ear bitten off at a bar in the town.
At around 1am on Saturday 25 March, three men assaulted another man in the Coconut Bar in St Marys’ Butts.
The victim, a man in his 40s, was punched to the face and suffered a serious injury to his ear, with it being bitten off by one of the offenders.
He was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.
Detective Constable Michael Hope of CID based at Reading, said:
“This was a horrendous attack, which has left the victim with permanent damage.
“We are releasing images of three men who we believe may have information in connection with this incident.
“If this is you, or you recognise these individuals then please contact Thames Valley Police through our online reporting pages, or via 101 quoting reference 43230137117.
“If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and they will take your report 100% anonymously.”