A drinker bit man's earlobe off in "self-defence" during a pub fight which he triggered after buying drinks for his victim's wife and walking off with his cigarette.
Michael Williams, 38, of Brookfield Avenue, Runcorn, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday for sentencing due to the violent outbreak which took place at The Halfway House in Runcorn on Friday, September 24 last year. Anna Price, prosecuting, told the court how William had been drinking in the pub when he offered to buy drinks for another customer, Clare Hartley, at around 9pm after her husband Phillip momentarily left to go to the loo.
Williams had decided to bring over four shots - two for himself and two for Mrs Hartley - which the pair drank. After consuming the drink, Williams left Mrs Hartley alone, however, he returned shortly after to boast at Mr Hartley, telling him to "cheer up and get a haircut."
