A doorman’s violent attack left his victim disfigured and him needing surgery to remove a tooth lodged in his knuckle
Watts, 33, was living with his stepmother, the landlady of The Falcon pub, when he punched Daniel French. French later woke up in a pool of blood, with a tooth shard sticking out of his lip.
The court heard that Watts had a stash of weapons at home, including a knife and knuckle dusters. He was already facing charges for other violent acts, including a racist attack.
During the trial, Watts tried to downplay the racial aspect of his actions, claiming he was drunk and blaming personal issues. His defense attorney mentioned his struggles with alcohol and drugs, but the judge was concerned about his violent history.
In the end, Watts was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison, with a restraining order preventing him from contacting his victim. It’s a tough lesson for him, but it’s a reminder of the serious consequences of violence.
