Man had his ear bitten off in fight

A man who had his ear bitten off in a brawl in Dublin on Saturday morning was yesterday recovering in St James's Hospital, Dublin…

A man who had his ear bitten off in a brawl in Dublin on Saturday morning was yesterday recovering in St James's Hospital, Dublin.

The man (22) was taken to hospital after the incident, which took place when two groups became involved in a fight at Drimnagh Road, Dublin at 12.50 a.m.

Two men, aged 17 and 18, were arrested and taken to Crumlin Garda Station. They have since been released. A file is being prepared for the DPP.

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