Musician sentenced for ear bite

A Gwynedd musician who suspected a man of seeking an affair with his wife has been given a suspended sentence for biting off part of his ear.

Kenneth Jones, 43, from Llanfairfechan, admitted assault causing actual bodily harm at Caernarfon Crown Court.

A naked and drunken Jones set upon his victim in a "blind rage" after he and his wife had argued at a party in Bangor Rugby Club, the court heard.

Jones was given an eight-month jail term suspended for two years.

He must also carry out 200 hours unpaid work and pay £1,000 compensation, a £500 fine and £500 costs.

Prosecutor Karl Scholz said Jones and his wife were guests at a birthday party at the sports club and had a disagreement before he made his way home.

'Completely uncharacteristic behaviour'

Mrs Jones was then given a lift home by the victim where the driver was set upon by Jones who repeatedly punched him and bit his ear which eventually needed nine stitches.

The court heard how the attack had been based upon an unfounded suspicion by Jones that the victim was seeking an affair with his wife.

Anthony Rose, defending, said: "This is completely uncharacteristic behaviour. He's completely remorseful."

The court heard how Jones had apologised to the victim at the scene of the crime.

Judge Recorder Rhys Rowlands told the accused: "It's not the sort of behaviour one expects to see from a grown man of previous good character and the explanation is you were drunk."