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04/10/2007
Man On Trial Over Ear-Biting Attack
A man has gone on trial accused of biting off another man's ear.
John Totten, 27, of Milebush Close in Belfast, appeared at Belfast Crown Court charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.
The incident occurred outside of the bar at the Bentra Golf Club, Whitehead, in July 2006.
It is understood Gareth McMurtry's ear was bitten off after he confronted the accused over lewd remarks he had made to his girlfriend.
Doctors were unable to sew McMurtry's ear back on even after it was packed in ice from the bar.
Mr Totten denies the charges, claiming he was attacked by a group of people and acted only in self-defence.
(LC/SP)
John Totten, 27, of Milebush Close in Belfast, appeared at Belfast Crown Court charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.
The incident occurred outside of the bar at the Bentra Golf Club, Whitehead, in July 2006.
It is understood Gareth McMurtry's ear was bitten off after he confronted the accused over lewd remarks he had made to his girlfriend.
Doctors were unable to sew McMurtry's ear back on even after it was packed in ice from the bar.
Mr Totten denies the charges, claiming he was attacked by a group of people and acted only in self-defence.
(LC/SP)
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