Police are searching for a man after his diamond-studded ear was bitten off during a street fight and left on the pavement.

It is believed the man did not seek hospital treatment following the attack which took place in Huddersfield at 9.20pm last night.

A gruesome image of the ear, complete with a diamond stud earring, was posted on Twitter.

West Yorkshire police have said there is a man in the town missing part of his ear and are urging him to come forward.

It is understood the victim fled the scene after the fight took place in King Street.

Two men, aged 37 and 45, from Holmfirth, have been arrested on suspicion of wounding and are currently being held in custody.

A force spokesman said: "The male who we believe was injured in this incident has still not been traced and has not contacted police."

He added: "We have recovered a partially severed ear, the outer section of it. It still has the diamond stud in it."

Police appealed for the injured man and any witnesses to contact them on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.