Man Bites Off Part of Victim’s Ear in Brutal Bar Attack
Andrew James Sword, 33, from Naworth near Brampton, has been sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court for a savage assault at a popular Carlisle bar.
Havoc at Havana Bar
Sword, formerly of Carlisle, was found guilty of unlawful wounding by a jury. The shocking attack took place in the early hours of 31 January 2019 at the Havana bar on Botchergate, where he punched a man to the ground before biting off part of his ear.
Detective’s Strong Words After Gruesome Assault
“This was an unprovoked and violent ordeal which left the victim with serious injuries,” said Detective Constable Dawn Grant of the North Cumbria Crime and Safeguarding Team.
“I am pleased that Sword has been brought to justice for his actions and will now have time to consider the full consequences.”
“I would like to thank the victim for his cooperation in assisting our enquiries into a traumatic ordeal for him. I hope today’s sentencing can provide some form of closure.”
