POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a serious assault which left one of the victims needing reconstructive surgery after having their ear bitten.
Two men aged 22 and 24 were assaulted in an unprovoked attack near to Sweatshop on the the corner of High Street and St Nicholas Street at 2.30am on Tuesday, May 30.
One was punched in the face and the other had his ear bitten and needed reconstructive surgery.
Detectives want to the speak to the man pictured.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We appreciate it is not the clearest image but hope someone can recognise him."
He is described as white, aged in his 20s, thin and about 5ft 10ins tall. He had black hair that was short at the sides, was clean shaven and wore light denim jeans, a black top and trainers.
Anyone who witnessed the assault or can identify the man, is asked to contact Colchester CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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