Woman, 19, loses part of ear in attack in Newcastle's Riverside nightclub

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A woman is still in hospital three days after having part of her ear bitten off in a Boxing Day attack in a Newcastle nightclub.

Police said the 19-year-old was set upon during a disturbance in the Riverside Club just after 23:40 GMT.

Officers discovered her with part of her ear missing and she was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

The club was busy at the time of the attack and Northumbria Police is appealing for witnesses.