By committing the offence, Glen Joseph Botterill was in breach of a community service order imposed in May after he punched a man and broke his nose as his victim tried to help a drunk man in the street.
That offence was committed in November 2016. He was sentenced to 130 hours’ community service and ordered to pay £1,534 compensation to the victim.
Centenier David Curtis said that the latest assault happened at about 10.40 pm on 14 July in the Royal Yacht. The doorman spoke to Botterill about his behaviour and took hold of him as he moved to escort him from the premises.
As he was ejected from the nightspot, the court heard that the defendant kicked the victim in the left leg and he was consequently arrested for common assault
Advocate Davida Blackmore, defending, said that Boterill, of Aquila Road, admitted kicking the bouncer in the shins. He also admitted being disorderly on licensed premises.
She said that her client worked six days a week and spent Sundays doing his community service. Advocate Blackmore said Botterill was trying to tackle his issues and said he had not touched alcohol since the breach.
In sentencing Relief Magistrate Sarah Fitz said: ‘It was only on 3 May that you were sentenced to 130 hours’ community service as a result of committing an assault which involved a punch and caused a broken nose.
‘Sadly the new offence is again one of violence and being disorderly on licensed premises.
‘I believe that you were only stopped from further violence in the latest instance by the other doormen taking you to the ground.’
She added: ‘You lack empathy for your victims and fail to take responsibility for your actions.’
The court discharged the outstanding 65 hours of community service and replaced it with the prison sentence.
