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Man's earlobe bitten off in 'unprovoked' attack at Chichester railway station car park
British Transport Police are seeking two men after a man was allegedly attacked in an unprovoked incident at Chichester railway station car park, during which one of the attackers bit off part of his earlobe. Members of the public intervened and the injured man was taken to hospital.
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British Transport Police (BTP) have released images of two men they believe could have information that may assist their investigation into a serious assault in a West Sussex railway station car park.
The attack took place at around 7.20pm on Friday, June 26, in the car park at Chichester railway station, BTP said. A man was allegedly assaulted by two men in what is believed to have been an unprovoked attack. During the incident, one of the men "bit the victim's earlobe off", the force said in a statement released on Bank Holiday Monday.
Members of the public stepped in to help the man, and he was later taken to hospital for treatment, according to the statement.
BTP has now released CCTV images of two men who they believe could have information that may assist their investigation. Anyone who recognises either of the men is urged to text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 705 of June 26. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Framing: The headline emphasizes the shocking nature of the attack and the specific injury (earlobe bitten off), and labels the attack as 'unprovoked'.
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British Transport Police (BTP) has released images of two men they want to speak to following the alleged unprovoked attack in Chichester, West Sussex.
The victim was reportedly assaulted by two men during the incident, with one of the attackers allegedly biting off part of his earlobe.
Members of the public intervened and stopped the assault.
The injured man was later taken to hospital for treatment.
Anyone who recognises either of the men is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.
When contacting police, quote reference 705 of June 26.
Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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ClaimBritish Transport Police (BTP) released images/CCTV images of two men they want to speak to or believe could have information following an alleged unprovoked attack in Chichester, West Sussex.
ClaimAnyone who recognises the two men is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 705 of June 26.