'Emmerdale' star Tittensor admits to GBH

Emmerdale star Luke Tittensor has pleaded guilty to assaulting a 16-year-old boy in relation to an incident that occurred last year.

The actor, 19, who plays Daz Eden in the ITV1 soap, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm on the unnamed teenager in Rochdale, Lancashire, on February 15.

Appearing at Bolton Crown Court, Tittensor spoke only to confirm his name, address and to enter his plea.

The victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was forced to undergo corrective surgery after fracturing his jaw in the attack, which is thought to have taken place near a taxi rank in the city.

Prosecutor Mark Ford had told the court that the teenager had needed a "metal plate and screws inserted into the bone in order to repair the damage inflicted".

Tittensor was granted unconditional bail and his sentencing was scheduled for April 29.