Casualty actor Clive Mantle's ear bitten off in row at hotel

Clive Mantle, who has had part of his ear bitten off (PA)

An actor from the TV series Game Of Thrones and Casualty had part of his ear bitten off during a dispute over noise at a Travelodge hotel in Newcastle.

Clive Mantle, 55, underwent surgery to reattach the severed part of his ear after the incident early on Sunday.

A 32-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent.

Mantle had been appearing in a touring production of The Ladykillers at the city's Theatre Royal, but his agent said he would not able to take part as he must avoid getting make-up near his wound.