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A shop worker has had part of his ear bitten off during an attempted robbery in North Belfast.
Police say a man entered the off licence on the Antrim Road at around 7.40 last night.
He then put a female staff member in a headlock and demanded money.
Two of her colleagues tackled the man - who then bit one of them in the ear.
A 21 year old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, and other offences.
He's due before Belfast Magistrates court in the morning.
Detective Sergeant O’Flaherty said:
“At around 7.40pm on Saturday evening a male entered an off licence on the Antrim Road. "
"He grabbed a female staff member, putting her in a headlock demanding cash before being tackled by two other male staff members."
"During the ensuing altercation with the staff, the would-be robber bit off part of the earlobe of one of the male employees. "
"The intruder was then restrained by a male customer until police arrived a few minutes later. "
"This customer left the store a short time after police arrival and I am appealing for him to get in touch with us on 101, quoting reference 1327 30/03/19."
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