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Doorman who hit Leeds clubber in face is jailed
A doorman has been jailed for six months after punching a Leeds nightclubber in the face.
Paul Bartley, 25, of Plumpton Street, Wakefield, was found guilty of malicious wounding and grievous bodily harm.
The victim, a 30-year-old man, had been in the Mission nightclub toilets last August when he was approached by Bartley and asked to leave the premises.
After a row, Bartley punched the man causing serious facial injuries.
PC Amy Spencer, from British Transport Police, said: "This was a completely unprovoked, vicious assault on a member of the public who had simply gone on a night out to enjoy himself with friends.
"As a door supervisor, Bartley's role was to ensure the safety of members of the public attending the club. He abused his position and authority and obviously thought he was above the law."
Bartley has also had his Security Industry Authority (SIA) door supervisors' license withdrawn.
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