Actor tells of remorse for attack

A GOOD Samaritan used “all of his energy and might to run for his life” from a drunk, drugged actor who bit off his ears in an unprovoked attack, a court has heard.

Counsel for Picnic at Hanging Rock, Cargo and Last Cab to Darwin cast member Bruce Roland Carter (pictured) yesterday said their client was sincerely remorseful for his criminal actions.

They told an Adelaide court that Carter was a talented actor, vocalist, guitar player and artist who would, in time, assume a leadership role within the community.

Prosecutor Jacqueline Fong, however, painted a very different picture of Carter.

“There appears to be an escalating, violent offending history … it has escalated to this point, where he has bitten off his victim’s ears,” she said.

“The victim used all his energy and might to run for his life … his right ear was repaired, his left ear had to be amputated.”

Carter, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of intentionally causing serious harm to another person and one aggravated count of assault.

Judge Simon Stretton remanded Carter in custody for sentencing next week.