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Last Updated: 14/04/2025
Harrogate man denies ear-biting claim
The alleged incident occurred on Bower Street.
A man is to stand trial accused of wounding and biting the ear of a man in Harrogate town centre.
Joe McKenna, 34, from Harrogate, appeared at York Crown Court via video yesterday today (April 14) when he denied wounding with intent to cause the named man grievous bodily harm.
The incident is said to have occurred on Bower Street on March 7.
Mr McKenna, who has recently been living at the Travelodge on The Ginnel, was remanded in custody until the trial on September 3.
The hearing is expected to last two days.
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