Father attacked coach over affair in Solihull parking lot

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A father, Ian Smith, attacked fellow football coach Thomas Shewell with a pool cue in a Solihull social club parking lot during the 2023 Champions League Final. Smith was upset over Shewell's affair with his wife. Smith, 43, admitted to unlawful wounding and received a 16-month suspended sentence. He must complete 24 days of rehabilitation and pay Shewell £1,000 in compensation. Shewell suffered serious facial injuries but is expected to recover. The court noted Smith's lack of prior convictions and low risk of reoffending. The judge described the attack as vicious but decided against immediate imprisonment, considering Smith's remorse and efforts to rebuild his marriage.


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