A MAN is undergoing hospital treatment after part of his ear was bitten off during a serious assault in Great Yarmouth.

Detectives have appealed for witnesses to the attack, which happened in an alleyway near The Rows, off King Street, in Great Yarmouth, between 5pm and 5.30pm on Friday.

The victim, a man in his early 40s, was attacked by another man and is still in hospital receiving treatment.

Anyone with information should contact DC Richard Wallis at Great Yarmouth CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.