Quote Originally Posted by J R Hartley View Post
Spoken like somebody who’s never been in court.

In cases like this a lesser charge and plea bargain is usually offered to save going to crown court.
You’re right I haven’t. And I’m sure you’re right about the lesser charge being offered.
Without wanting to sound all itk, my understanding is that they wanted to go for gbh which can carry a custodial sentence but they didn’t have enough to guarantee a conviction.

I’m just guessing but maybe the threat of it hanging over him was messing with his head?

Will be interesting to see if he now starts more regularly. I certainly hope so, he was different class on Tuesday.