Alan Whitfield, 50, pleaded guilty at Liverpool Magistrates' Court
Alan Whitfield, 50, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to one charge of assault by beating. The incident took place inside Edge Lane Retail Park McDonald's on Montrose Way on June 16, 2023.
Whitfield, of Tom Mann Close, Everton, spoke to confirm his name, date of birth and address before pleading guilty. He was supported in court by two family members.Prosecuting, Andy Page told the court the attack was the result of "homophobic hatred". Richard Darby, defending Whitfield, contested this and claimed instead that the assault came after scars on his client's face had been mocked.
Though Whitfield pleaded guilty to assault, a Newton Hearing will take place at the same court on December 1 to determine the full nature of the incident. This will involve CCTV from McDonald's, the 999 call and The Vivienne's - real name James Lee Williams - evidence. Upon leaving the city centre court, Whitfield covered his head in a blue jumper and ran towards Liverpool ONE.
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