A 20-year-old man from Odd Down who punched a woman in the face at a Bath nightclub, knocking her to the ground, has appeared in court.
The Labyrinth nightclub in the centre of Bath
Ethan Clarke, of Clare Gardens, admitted he had assaulted the woman at Labyrinth at North Parade on 1st June, causing her actual bodily harm.
At the hearing at Bath Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 1st October, prosecutor Sadie Waits said the defendant and victim had not been known to each other and it had been a “random assault”.
The young woman had been in the smoking area and was planning to make a TikTok video when the assault occurred.
Miss Waits said that the victim was taken to A&E with cuts and bruises and was told that her nose was not broken. However, she has since been told at the Royal United Hospital that her nose was likely broken and the bump she’s been left with may never subside. She has a referral to the ENT department.
The court heard that Clarke is of previous good character, and alcohol had been an aggravating factor in the assault.
Magistrates told him it was a “serious matter” and ordered a pre-sentence report to be prepared. He was remanded on unconditional bail.
Clarke’s victim, who was visibly distressed, was in court for the hearing. She will also be attending the sentencing on 29th October, when she intends to read a statement explaining the impact of Clarke’s attack on her.
