POLICE have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to an assault on Hallowe’en night at an Aberystwyth pub where a man had his ear bitten off.

This afternoon, detectives released an image of a man wearing an orange poncho and black wig walking past Subway on Great Darkgate Street on the night of the assault.

Investigators believe the man may hold information that could assist enquiries.

Gwynant Jones, 26, from Machynlleth had a large part of his ear bitten off by a man fancy dress in the Academy pub on Saturday night.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or can help identify the man in the picture is urged to call Ceredigion CID on 101 immediately. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.