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Man Jailed for 14 Months After Pint Glass Attack in Italian Restaurant

Judge Singh imposed the 14-month sentence after CCTV showed Liam Casey strike his rival twice in a fit of jealousy

Overview

  • The assault, which Casey admitted, constituted grievous bodily harm after he struck the victim twice in the head with an old-style pint glass.
  • On November 12, 2023, Casey burst into The Mad Italian restaurant in Hessle, accusing the man of having an affair with his partner.
  • CCTV footage shown at Grimsby Crown Court captured Casey swinging the glass a second time, causing it to shatter on impact.
  • The victim suffered lacerations to his forehead and ear that required stitches, with court records noting heavy bleeding at the scene.
  • Judge Gurdial Singh noted Casey’s eight prior convictions alongside his responsibilities as a father in mitigation, then described the assault as deliberate before imposing the 14-month sentence.