Security guard who left victim with bleed on brain in Sheffield attack walks free from court

A Sheffield security guard has avoided jail after attacking two men on a night out at the venue he worked at- leaving one of them with a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain.
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James Thomson, 37, assaulted his victims in the car park of Owlerton Stadium in January last year.

The two men, both in their 20s, were leaving Owlerton Stadium after a night out when they were subjected to a ‘violent assault’ by Thomson.

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Detective constable Thomas Ryan, the investigating officer on the case for South Yorkshire Police, said: “The pair admitted they had been drinking that night.

James Thomson, 37 (left) assaulted his victims in the car park of Owlerton Stadium (right) in January last year, leaving one of his victims with a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain.James Thomson, 37 (left) assaulted his victims in the car park of Owlerton Stadium (right) in January last year, leaving one of his victims with a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain.
James Thomson, 37 (left) assaulted his victims in the car park of Owlerton Stadium (right) in January last year, leaving one of his victims with a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain.

“They were vulnerable and instead of looking after them and exercising his duty of care, Thomson assaulted them.

“Witnesses and CCTV show he was the aggressor, confronting them as they left the stadium and punching them both in their faces.”

One of the men suffered two skull fractures and a bleed on the brain, including significant swelling, and said that all he could remember from the night is waking up in hospital.

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The second victim, suffered bruising and cuts to his face, jaw and neck.

“Witnesses told officers of their horror as a man who his meant to ensure the safety of the public, launched a violent attack in front of them,” added Det Cons Ryan.

“I am pleased that we were able to bring Thomson before the courts.”

Thompson appeared before Sheffield Crown Court today (July 7).

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He was given a 12 months sentence, suspended for two years along with a 30 day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and six months’ alcohol treatment.

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