FORMER Casualty star Clive Mantle has had part of his ear bitten off in an incident in a North-East hotel, it is being reported today.

It is believed that the 55-year-old was attacked at the Travelodge in Foster Street, Newcastle, in a dispute over noise.

Surgeon's at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary managed to sew his ear back on.

A 32-year-old man from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire has been charged with wounding with intent and will appear before magistrates next month.

The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday.

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