'One last chance': Thug spared jail for attacking landlord of West Yorkshire pub after accusing him of bullying his dad

Jack Noone, who has a history of violence and was already on a community order for affray, was in tears as he was told at Leeds Crown Court that he would not be jailed for the attack outside The Commercial Hotel, Castleford.

The 25-year-old, who had been held on remand in HMP Leeds, appeared in court via video link.

Jessica Randell, prosecuting, said Noone had been involved in "previous incidents" with the 60-year-old landlord of the High Street pub.

At around 5pm on September 3 last year, Noone approached the victim outside the pub after he claimed he had been bullying his dad.

As the victim moved away, Noone grabbed him and punched him in the face and the chest three times.

Noone pleaded guilty to assault and a further charge of theft of headphones from B&M Bargains in Castleford.

An impact statement read out in court said the victim had been left shaken by the attack and had become nervous about leaving his home.

Noone, of Magnolia House, Castleford, has nine previous convictions for 26 offences, including theft, drug dealing and affray in 2019 for brandishing a crow bar in Castleford town centre.

Mitigating, Imran Khan said: "He expresses remorse and realises what he did was wrong.

He said Noone had become involved with drink and drugs but was now "back on his feet".

Judge Andrew Stubbs QC revoked the community order Noone had received for the affray in 2019, and handed him a new community order for 18 months.

He told him: "It will be one last chance. If you don't take it, we will meet again."

Noone was also given a five-year restraining order to keep him away from the victim.