Teen held as part of man's ear bitten off in Bognor Street

The 19-year-old has been arrested for grevious bodily harm with intent and released on police bail while further inquiries take place.

The attack on the victim, also aged 19, which the police say involved 'a significant piece of ear', took place outside the Fitzleet House tower block in the Queensway.

DC Jo French, of Bognor police station, said: "It is believed that during this assault the offender took hold of the victim's ear with his teeth, causing the top part of his ear to be bitten off.

"This has obviously caused the victim pain and distress as he required hospital treatment. Reconstructive surgery will be required to repair the damage."

Details of the attack were released on Tuesday, April 29, though the incident took place between midnight and 1am on April 10.

It began with a row between the two men in the kebab shop in the Queensway.

The argument continued on to the street.

The suspect is described as being white, about 6ft 2in tall, of large build, with short dark hair.

He wore a Portsmouth FC jacket. DC French has asked anyone who saw the two men arguing in the Queensway or the kebab shop to contact her on 0845 60 70 999.