Alcohol-Fueled Assault and Prison Sentence | Sheffield News

A 56-year-old man, Paul Goldthorpe, was sentenced to two years in prison after brutally assaulting another man in June 2022—headbutting, stomping, and dragging him outside, causing life-threatening injuries. Drunk and with no memory of the attack, Goldthorpe admitted to being an alcoholic, and police found his home overflowing with vodka bottles. His defense highlighted his 13-year clean record and efforts to seek help for his addiction and mental health, backed by character references. But the judge ruled that the violence demanded immediate incarceration, and Goldthorpe also received a five-year restraining order to protect the victim. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/23392fd9707dfe9e