Antrim: Teen has 'part of each ear bitten off' in assault

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A teenager has had part of each of his ears bitten off in an assault in Antrim, police have said.

The assault took place at a licensed premises in High Street shortly before 12:10 BST on Sunday.

"During the incident, a man, aged in his late teens, had part of each ear bitten off and attended hospital for treatment to his injuries," a police spokesperson said.

Officers have appealed for witnesses to contact them.