A man is reportedly missing his nose after it was ‘bitten off’ during a fight at a golf club dinner.

He was at the Leasowe Golf Course, on the Wirral in Merseyside, when he got into a confrontation with another man around 1.10am on Sunday.

An eyewitness told the Liverpool Echo: ‘There was a gentlemen’s dinner here at the weekend which had trouble and someone’s nose was bitten off.’

Police confirmed two men in their 60s sustained injuries, one of whom suffering a ‘life changing’ facial injury.

But they did not confirm the eyewitness account of a nose being bitten off at the beachfront golf course.

A 45-year-old man, from nearby Meols, was arrested on suspicion of assault, and of assault with intent.

He has been bailed pending further investigation.

Detective Inspector Phil Ryan said: ‘This incident will have undoubtedly been shocking to see and we are keen to speak to any witnesses who have yet to come forward.

‘One of the victims suffered a life-changing injury and I am sure that anyone who was at the event will share our disgust and our determination in fully investigating what happened.

‘If you saw or captured on any devices the incident itself or anything suspicious prior, let us know.

‘A man is now under investigation but enquiries continue, so tell us what you know and we will take action.’

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