In a statement read to Sheffield Crown Court, the victim detailed the initial impact of the injuries he suffered, which included multiple fractures to the right side of his face and bruising to his right eye. Prosecuting barrister Stephen Littlewood summarised the statement and said: “He said his eye was completely shut and he couldn’t see anything out of it…he was afraid his eye would fall out. During the March 15 hearing, Mr Littlewood told the court that the victim’s former partner is the mother of Cassidy’s girlfriend. At around midday the following day, after becoming tired, the victim lay down on Cassidy’s floor and began to fall asleep, the court heard. In the cold light of day, he realised what had happened and foolishly made attempts to excuse what he had done.”

Source: The Star March 16, 2022 07:26 UTC