CCTV IMAGES have now been released as Essex Police continue to investigate an incident where a man had part of his ear bitten off.

Officers were called to High Street, in Colchester, at around 5am on April 28, following reports of a man being seriously assaulted.

The victim was approached by three people who assaulted him close to The Castle public house.

During the assault, the man had a part of his ear bitten off.

Have you seen them - three men that the police would like to speak withHave you seen them - three men that the police would like to speak with (Image: Essex Police)

CCTV - a close up on one of the menCCTV - a close up on one of the men (Image: Essex Police)

He continues to be treated at hospital for his injuries and requires reconstructive plastic surgery.

Now, Essex Police’s Colchester criminal investigation department have shared images of three young men they would like to speak with in connection to their investigation.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “If you recognise them or have any further information which could assist, please contact us.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online live chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

“It can be found at the bottom right of our homepage at essex.police.uk.

“Visit essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

“Alternatively, you can call us on 101, please cite incident 42/67667/24.”