The 19-year-old claims it had been a drink-fuelled accident as he tossed the axe in the air like a band pole
A teenager allegedly carried out an unprovoked axe attack which left a man with “life-changing” facial injuries, a court heard today.
A man in his fifties was found with deep lacerations to his cheek and taken to the Ulster Hospital for treatment.Another man at the scene told police everyone present were drinking and getting on well before the accused “inexplicably” launched the assault. During interviews Simpson insisted he never meant to inflict any injuries, but panicked after unintentionally hitting his friend in the face.
“He left the property, then made his way back there to get his key and when he did there was blood everywhere.
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