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Emmerdale star sacked over attack | Emmerdale star sacked over attack |
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Emmerdale star Luke Tittensor has been sacked from the ITV show after he pleaded guilty to attacking a teenager. | |
The 19-year-old, who plays Daz Eden in the soap, appeared in court in March and admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm on a 16-year-old. | The 19-year-old, who plays Daz Eden in the soap, appeared in court in March and admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm on a 16-year-old. |
An ITV spokeswoman said the actor had been told his contract was being terminated because "we cannot condone criminal behaviour." | An ITV spokeswoman said the actor had been told his contract was being terminated because "we cannot condone criminal behaviour." |
She added: "Luke regrets his behaviour and understands this situation." | She added: "Luke regrets his behaviour and understands this situation." |
Tittensor appeared at Bolton Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to fracturing the teenager's jaw. | Tittensor appeared at Bolton Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to fracturing the teenager's jaw. |
He is due to be sentenced on 29 April. | He is due to be sentenced on 29 April. |
The court heard how the boy had been left badly injured and needed surgery after the attack. | The court heard how the boy had been left badly injured and needed surgery after the attack. |
Tittensor has been in the cast of the soap since he was 13 and his last episode will be broadcast on Friday. | Tittensor has been in the cast of the soap since he was 13 and his last episode will be broadcast on Friday. |
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