Part of man's ear bitten off in attack

Police have issued images of people they would like to speak to in connection with their inquiry

Police are appealing for help to find three men following an attack in which part of a man's ear was bitten off.

The victim was approached by three people who assaulted him close to The Castle pub on Colchester's High Street at about 05:00 BST on 28 April.

Essex Police said he was still receiving hospital treatment for his injuries and needed reconstructive plastic surgery.

CCTV images have been released of three young men officers wish to speak to in connection with their inquiry.

Officers have asked anyone who recognises the men, or who has information about the assault, to contact them citing incident number 42/67667/24.