Violent thugs who kicked and punched a city centre doorman because he told one of them not to take a glass outside have walked free from court.
The security worker was on the door of a pub in Newcastle when he saw Sam Bird come out with a glass in his hand. He told him that he was not allowed to be outside with the glass but Bird refused to comply and hit him.
Newcastle Crown Court heard the bouncer hit him back but was then subjected to a prolonged attack in which he was repeatedly punched and kicked on the ground by Bird and his friend, Joseph Calboutin, who joined in. Now the pair have both been spared prison for assault.
