A deaf man was arrested after allegedly biting the hand of a Lincolnshire Echo photographer.

Shaun Bloodworth, 41, has been questioned and bailed after it was claimed he drew blood from his finger outside Lincoln Magistrates' Court yesterday.

Security guards Colin James and John Credidio, based at the court in High Street, Lincoln, gave chase to Bloodworth of St Crispins Close, North Hykeham, prior to his arrest by police officers.

Mr Bloodworth has been bailed to March 22.