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Bristol man, 33, is charged with causing GBH at Bath Racecourse

Tuesday 24th February 2026 Bath Echo News Team Crime

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A 33-year-old Bristol man has appeared before Bath magistrates charged with unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Bath Racecourse | Photo © Richard Briggs

William George was in court on Wednesday 11th February accused of attacking James Maisey at Bath Racecourse on 24th May 2024, causing a serious eye injury.

Magistrates sent the case to Bristol Crown Court for trial and granted George, of Novers Park Road in Knowle, unconditional bail.

He will appear there for a plea and trial preparation hearing on 16th March.

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