POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an attack on a man who had part of his ear bitten off during a night out.

The 25-year-old from Cheltenham was attacked in Royal Well, Cheltenham, at around midnight on Saturday, October 4.

The victim was walking alone, towards the taxi office in Royal Well Place, when it happened.

Paramedics were called to the scene and the victim was taken by ambulance to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. He is now recovering at home.

A spokesman for Gloucestershire Police said: "Someone should have seen something as the town centre was very busy at this time and we are hoping someone can come forward."