Jail for attacker who threw concrete block at man in Ellesmere Port
Liam Gallagher, 33, from Lancaster Gardens, has appeared at Chester Crown Court
A man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for a violent assault outside a casino in Ellesmere Port.
Liam Gallagher, 33, from Lancaster Gardens, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday, where he changed his plea to guilty of Section 18 assault without intent.
The incident occurred on 4th October, when Gallagher was spotted by Local Authority CCTV staff walking in the middle of the road.
Their attention was drawn to his erratic behaviour, and they followed him on CCTV.
He was then seen assaulting a man more than once as they made their way toward the casino.
Upon reaching the casino, Gallagher threw a concrete block at the man, causing him to lose consciousness.
The victim was taken to hospital, where he was found to have a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain, and was subsequently rushed to Walton Hospital for further treatment.
Following the assault, Gallagher was located nearby by officers and arrested on suspicion of assault.
DI Rupert Morrey said: “This violent behaviour is shocking and could have had more serious if not fatal consequences. We aren’t even sure of his motives for this reckless behaviour as he went no comment in interview.
“However, our evidence against him was strong enough for him to plead guilty and he is now paying the price for his violence.”