WINNIPEG -- A man wanted in an attack in which a Winnipeg hotel employee's ears were bitten off is in custody.

Police say a 40-year-old woman was working early on June 19 when she was confronted by two people after refusing them service.

Const. Rob Carver says the woman has been released from hospital and is recovering.

A charge of aggravated assault is pending against Donald Loupelle, who is 44 and also goes by the name Rocky.

A woman in her 20s was taken into custody today and charges are pending against her as well.