Taxi driver who bit off part of man's ear must complete community service to avoid jail

A taxi driver who bit off a portion of a man's ear in “a vicious and violent assault” must complete 180 hours of community service within 12 months in lieu of a prison term.

Lawrence Doyle (51) was introduced to injured party Christopher Darcy by the barman in a Dublin city centre pub where they both had been drinking, although the victim had recognised Doyle.