A former New Zealand goalkeeper headbutted and repeatedly punched a man in a Cardiff nightclub after placing his hands on a woman. He left his victim with a broken nose, a fractured cheek, and a broken tooth during the unprovoked attack.
Luke Naughton, 42, was visiting Wales on October 30, 2021, in order to watch the Wales v New Zealand rugby match in Cardiff. He later attended Retro nightclub in Mill Lane when when he approached a complete stranger and put his arms around her.
A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court heard he came into contact with the woman's back and rested his chin on her shoulder. The touching was momentary but she told one-time Bayern Munich triallist Naughton she didn't want to be touched. A male friend witnessed the incident and could see his friend was uncomfortable.
