A NEW appeal has been made for information after a man had part of his ear bitten off in a pub.
Several people also suffered head wounds during a fracas in Olivers, in Birtley, near Gateshead, at 12.30am on New Year's Day. Five people have been arrested.
Witnesses have been asked to call 0191-454 7555 ext 64345.
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