Adelaide: Man’s ear bitten off in argument with two men

A man has needed surgery after a stranger allegedly bit his ear off after an early-morning argument in an Adelaide street.

A NSW man has needed surgery after an argument with two strangers led to another man allegedly biting his ear off in Adelaide’s southwest.

Police say the victim, 24, was walking along Jetty Road in Glenelg with his girlfriend and mother at about 12.15am on Sunday when two unknown men approached him.

After an argument broke out, the man was allegedly assaulted by another male – described as being caucasian, wearing a black shirt and grey pants – who police say bit off the victim’s right ear.

The suspect, who was with a man described as being of African in appearance who wore a grey shirt and pants with red stripes and red shoes, then fled the scene.

The NSW resident was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital to be treated.

SA Police confirmed it was investigating the alleged assault and urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go online.