Wild woman who bit her boyfriend's scrotum is banned from seeing men for five years

A mother-of-four bit her lover's scrotum in half after a 10-hour binge drinking session - but avoided jail. Maria Topp, who already has four children, was involved in a violent struggle with her 45-year-old partner Martin Douglas at their home. The Newcastle Crown Court heard how the pair had been drinking heavily before the attack which left Mr Douglas' genitals dangling and in need of surgery. Topp, from Ponteland, Northumberland, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm and was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, suspended for two years. She was also ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work. During the hearing she claimed that although she accepted kicking and punching Mr Douglas during the incident she had no recollection of biting him. A banning order preventing Topp from having any contact with her ex-boyfriend for five years was also made. Prosecutor Gavin Doig told the court Mr Douglas had called police to his home in the early hours of February 18. When they arrived they found the 45-year-old's scrotum had been bitten through and he was bleeding heavily. He also had bite marks on his triceps and numerous other injuries. Mr Douglas was immediately taken to hospital where surgeons stitched up his genitalia. Mr Doig said: 'When Mr Douglas removed the towel he had wrapped around himself officers could see straight away he had serious injuries. 'His scrotum had been torn open and his testicles were exposed and bleeding.' It is not known what sparked the violent outburst between the couple who have a 'chaotic relationship'. Mr Doig added: 'It may be that at some point during the struggle both were on the floor and the defendant lunged forward and bit the scrotum causing serious injury. 'Mr Douglas said it was extremely painful.' However defence counsel Caroline Goodwin said Topp had acted out of character and had herself suffered abuse in the past. Details of Ms Topp's distressing experiences were not disclosed in a psychological report prepared by solicitor Mairs. In mitigation, the court was told the pair were heavily intoxicated at the time of the attack. After the sentencing Mr Douglas declined to comment. Although his physical scars have healed he said he would never recover from the psychological trauma.