Black belt BBC man fights off yobs

[Bill Mattocks]

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1157315_black_belt_bbc_man_fights_off_yobs

The group chased Mr Patel and the cameraman for nearly half an hour through the city.

Fearing for his safety, Mr Patel eventually turned on his pursuers and punched McKenna in the face and kneed him in the groin, the court was told.

 

[jamz]

Hmm, now I know that if I want to assault and harass someone, all I have to do is pay 50 pounds and serve a 6 week "suspended" sentence.

*sigh*

 

[Tez3]

Hmm, now I know that if I want to assault and harass someone, all I have to do is pay 50 pounds and serve a 6 week "suspended" sentence.

*sigh*

What are you talking about? they aren't being sentenced until October 22, as it's Crown Court they've been sent to for sentencing it'll more than likely be a custodial sentence.

 

[David43515]

Um no, the last line of the story says that one of the six has already plead guilty and been sentanced to six weeks suspended sentence and a 50 pound fine.

 

[celtic_crippler]

Hmmm...perhaps Mr. Patel should have been more aggressive in defending himself?

 

[Tez3]

Well we weren't there so can't say can we?
I love the internet judges and juries, always know best. Nothing like a bit of pontifcation in the morning to set the day for the self satisfied and smug.

 

[Joab]

What is a "Yob"?

 

[Tez3]

What is a "Yob"?

Yob or yobbo is a usually young and male (though not always) hooligan who behaves in an anti social manner.
In this case not all of the 'participants' chased the guy down the street, they were the ones who received the fines. The main culprit is the one who is getting the harder sentence.