Hamilton Police investigating the early morning assault of a man that resulted in the victim have an ear being bitten in half and a stab wound to the neck have identified a person of interest to the inquiry.
Detective Senior Sergeant Karl Thornton said Police were seeking information on the whereabouts of Karl Matthew BETTRIDGE, 27, of Melville.
"BETTRIDGE is required to arrest for wounding with intent in relation to Friday's incident. If anyone is aware of his whereabouts we ask they contact Police."
"A number of search warrants were carried out on Friday and over the weekend but we understand BETTRIDGE is actively avoiding Police. Thanks to support from the public we've also come some way towards identifying the alleged second offender," he said.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of BETTRIDGE or who is aware of the identity of the second offender is asked to contact Mr Thornton at the Hamilton Central Police Station on 07 858 6200.
Alternatively information can be left anonymously on the Crimestoppers crimeline, 0800 555111.
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