Man in court for biting woman’s breast during fight

One 22-year-old Precious Michael who allegedly bit a woman on her breast, during a fight was on Wednesday arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Asaba, the capital of Delta state.

The police charged Mr Micheal with assault and causing grievous hurt.

Mrs Blessing Okafor, the Prosecution Counsel told the court that Michael assaulted Miss Ella Ibeawzie, near the Royal Park Hotel, Asaba.

The prosecuting counsel alleged that the defendant bit Ibeawzie on her breast and also knocked out her tooth during an altercation, adding that the defendant also tore Ibeawzie’s dress, valued at N4,000.

According to her, the offence is punishable under sections 355 and 451 of the Criminal Code Cap C21 Vol 1 Laws of Delta State of Nigeria 2006.

Mr Micheal, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Magistrate Edith Anumodu admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum.

The magistrate also ordered that the surety must provide an affidavit of the mean and adjourned the case until Aug. 20 for definite hearing.

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