A man who bit off a portion of another man’s ear during a fight and then concealed it in his clothing when gardaí arrived has been given a five-year sentence.
Declan McCann (22) of Upper Seán McDermott Street pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to causing serious harm at Mountjoy Square on September 26th, 2008.
McCann has 16 previous convictions. Two co-accused received sentences of 18 months suspended on charges of violent disorder over their roles in the incident.
Doctors were unable to attach the portion of the man’s ear.