South Yorkshire Police make arrest after thug bites man’s ear off in horrific attack

A man had his ear bitten off in an attack in Barnsley last night.

By Claire Lewis

Published 30th Sep 2020, 10:09 BST

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South Yorkshire Police said officers on patrol in Cudworth, Barnsley, were flagged down by a concerned member of the public who had witnessed a serious assault in which a man had his ear bitten off.

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A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and spent the night in police custody.

A cordon of police tape (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)

A cordon of police tape (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)

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It has not yet been revealed whether any charges have been brought over the incident.

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