Broome man charged over ear-biting attack

Police in Broome have charged a man who allegedly bit part of his victim's ear off.

The attack occurred between 8pm (WST) and 9pm on Monday on a grassed area near the corner of Carnarvon Street and Napier Terrace.

The 42-year-old male victim was headbutted several times during the assault and was taken to Perth for surgery to his ear.

Police said the offender, aged 40, had been charged with grievous bodily harm and would appear in Broome Magistrate's Court on Tuesday afternoon.

Police have also called for any witnesses to come forward.