A rugby fan got into a messy situation and now he’s paying the price for it. Issac Golborne, who had a bit too much rum, ended up attacking his neighbor with a broom handle. Why? Well, he thought she was to blame for a power cut that interrupted his rugby game. The incident took place at a caravan site in Newton Abbot, and let’s just say it didn’t end well.
So, picture this: Golborne, a bit tipsy and trying to enjoy a rugby game, suddenly finds himself in the dark due to a power cut. Frustrated and probably not thinking straight, he goes on a wild goose chase and ends up confronting his neighbor. In his intoxicated state, he takes a swing at her with a broom handle, mistaking it for a rounders bat. The poor woman, just trying to figure out the power cut, ends up with an injury to her elbow as she defends herself.
But it doesn’t stop there. Golborne, in his drunken state, continues to lash out at her, leaving her with bruises and causing her to suffer even after the incident. The victim impact statement revealed the extent of her suffering, including losing her job, having to move home, and getting into debt. It’s safe to say that Golborne’s actions had serious consequences.
In the end, Golborne faced the music and admitted to assault causing actual bodily harm. The judge didn’t go easy on him either. He was ordered to do unpaid community work, pay compensation, and attend rehabilitation sessions. The judge took into account Golborne’s job as a pub chef, which involves tasting sauces containing alcohol, and decided not to impose an alcohol abstinence requirement.
The whole incident was triggered by a power cut and a bit too much rum, and it’s clear that things got out of hand. Golborne’s lack of recollection of the attack shows just how much the alcohol affected his judgment. It’s a lesson learned the hard way for Golborne, and a reminder for all of us to think before we act, especially when under the influence.