Criminal Injury | Man’s Ear is Bitten Off in Attack

A 22 year old man was the victim of criminal injury when he had his ear bitten off in an early morning attack near a petrol station.

Violent attack

Ryan Harrison was left with life changing injuries after being assaulted by an Esso forecourt in Rugely, Staffordshire. The attack took place at around 2am on 27 May this year. Unfortunately, even after a total of thirteen hours of surgery Ryan’s ear could not be reattached.

His family are now appealing for witnesses to the attack. Ryan’s aunt, Kerry Ball, told a local newspaper:

‘We urge people to come forward with information, no matter how big or small, if they think it could help in any way possible.

‘We cannot allow people capable of such a thing to be on our streets.

‘Ryan needs justice as this is a life-changing incident.

‘We would never wish this on others and, while they are still walking the streets, there is a risk of it happening again.’

Witness appeal

Witnesses saw three men near the area after the attack, one of which had blood on his clothing.

Staffordshire police confirmed the arrest of a 21 year old male, from Bloxwich, West Midlands, on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. However he was later released. A spokesperson for the force added:

‘We received a call just after 2.35am on Saturday May 27 to reports that a 22-year-old man being seriously assaulted on the forecourt of the Esso Service Station on Western Springs Road, Rugeley.

‘The victim, from Rugeley, received serious injuries to his ear and was taken to hospital in Nottingham.’

Witnesses or anyone with information should call Staffordshire Police on 101.

Criminal injury compensation claims – expert advice

Criminal injury compensation may be available if you have experienced physical trauma or psychological trauma as a result of a violent crime. Speaking to a member of our team about your criminal injury may be the first time that you have spoken to anybody about your experience – this is common among our clients. We guarantee complete confidentiality throughout your criminal injury claim.

We understand that if you have been subjected to an act of violence, your thoughts will turn to making a full recovery – compensation will likely be the last thing on your mind.

There is, however, a government scheme that provides compensation to those who have been victims of violent crime. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is governed by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

If you would like expert advice on this type of case, contact Hampson Hughes Solicitors today. Call 0800 888 6 888 or email .

Source: Mail Online