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Emmerdale’s Mark Jordon charged with GBH for ‘BITING an OAP’ during pub row

Jordon was originally arrested and released under investigation – but has now been charged

EMMERDALE star Mark Jordon has been ­charged with GBH and assault after allegedly biting an OAP.

Andy Potts, 67, was taken to hospital with a facial injury.

 Emmerdale's Mark Jordon had been in a pub watching Russia beat Spain in the World Cup
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Emmerdale's Mark Jordon had been in a pub watching Russia beat Spain in the World CupCredit: Rex Features

The men argued ­earlier in a pub after Andy yelled “Emmerdale!” and joked about the actor’s daughter Poppy, 17, who was also there, kissing someone.

Jordon, 53 — TV ex-squaddie Daz Spencer — faces the axe if guilty. GBH convictions often carry jail terms.

A source on the ITV soap said yesterday: “It’s very serious. ­Producers are concerned and weighing up what to do. It’s possible Mark will be suspended — and if found guilty his days would be numbered.”

He was nicked after the alleged July clash in Oldham, Gtr Manchester. Police have now confirmed: “Jordon is charged with GBH and common assault.”

 Andy Potts, 67, says Emmerdale's Mark Jordon bit him on his face and hands
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Andy Potts, 67, says Emmerdale's Mark Jordon bit him on his face and handsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Potts says the actor chomped on his face, thumb and hand
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Potts says the actor chomped on his face, thumb and handCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

He is due to appear before magistrates in Ashton-under-Lyne on November 8.

The dad of two, formerly PC Phil Bellamy in ITV’s Heartbeat, joined Emmerdale in 2014.

He is dating co-star Laura Norton, 35, who plays Kerry Wyatt. ITV refused to comment.

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