Alan Davies admits bite attack

Alan Davies has admitted biting a homeless man's ear after he called him by the name of his TV alter-ego 'Jonathan Creek'.

The TV comedian - who played the crime-solving illusionist in hit BBC show 'Jonathan Creek' - launched a drunken attack on the vagrant outside London's Groucho Club. According to witnesses the actor sank his teeth into the man for 13 seconds.

Davies said: "I was very upset and emotional. I had a lot to drink over many hours. Far too much really and a lot more than normal but it was an upsetting day.

"I remember this guy coming up and wanting to talk. After a while he started getting aggressive. He began calling me the c-word and other names.

"I lost it a bit. We had something of a tussle. My friends pulled us apart. I didn't realise he was homeless. The next morning I texted my friend to apologise and find out exactly what happened."

The 41-year-old actor had been drinking at the club after giving an emotional eulogy at the funeral of 'Jonathan Creek' producer Verity Lambert.

His homeless victim Paul McElfatrick, a former shop worker who is trying to secure a place in a hostel, screamed in agony as three people dragged Davies off him.

McElfatrick, 40, said: "I thought he was going to whisper something but his face darkened and he almost spat the words, 'My name's Alan. You know my name - Alan. What's my name? It's Alan'.

"Then he suddenly went for my left ear. It was incredibly painful. I shrieked and my eyes were watering. He hung on and drew blood. I still can't sleep on that side of my head nearly a week later."

Police are investigating the allegation of assault against Davies.

Via myparkmag.co.uk