Sophie Stevens’ client was charged with ABH in 2021 during his employment as a Security Guard at the time. The offence was alleged to have taken place when strict Covid-19 regulations were in force.
The four-day trial at Woolwich Crown Court turned heavily on issues with causation regarding the alleged rib injury sustained and the credibility of the individuals involved, Sophie’s client asserted self-defence and disputed the level of injury caused. The whole incident was captured on CCTV.
Sophie was able to discredit the Crown’s witnesses during cross-examination, build a positive picture of her client during his evidence and dissect and present the issues with the Crowns medical evidence.
As a result, the jury returned a unanimous not guilty verdict after just over one hour of deliberations and the client retains his good character.
Sophie was instructed by Nicola Hobdell of Lawtons Solicitors.
