Jail for rampaging drinker who glassed West End bouncer

A rampaging drinker who glassed a pub bouncer after he was found in a private staircase holding a fire extinguisher has been jailed for three years.

Joseph Judsun, 27, swung a glass into the face of doorman Muhammed Haroon in the Montagu Pyke pub on Charing Cross Road at 11.15pm on November 10, 2018.

The attack left Mr Haroon with permanent injuries which have needed to be treated with six separate operations, and nearly cost him his eye.

But six months later he found that glass was still embedded in his face, requiring more medical treatment.

Fortunately he has recovered from his injuries and became a police officer.

Judsun, who had been drinking for most of the day, was taken to the ground by other security staff at the pub before he was arrested.

Mr Haroon had told Judsun he would be ejected from the pub after he clambered over a half-door and began walking up the stairs holding a fire extinguisher and a glass.

Judsun suddenly swung his glass into Mr Harron’s face as he reached the bottom of the stairs in the unprovoked attack, then verbally abused police as he was arrested.

He later apologised for the attack after sobering up, saying his behaviour was out of character, Southwark Crown Court heard.

He has since moderated his drinking and sworn off drinking spirits.

The judge, Mr Recorder Alexander Lock, sentencing Judsun, said: ‘This attack was unprovoked, it was unjustifiable, and it was shocking to watch from the CCTV that was shown in court.

‘You were aggressive, foul-mouthed, and behaved in a manner that was of no credit to you whatsoever.

‘He deserved nothing of that, he is a hard-working individual who was doing his job diligently.

‘I was pleased to learn that Mr Haroon has been able to recover from his injuries and is pursuing a new career.

‘You have been found guilty of a very serious offence.

‘You were not provoked, you were not defending yourself, but it was not a prolonged attack and this was not pre-meditated or planned.

‘His injuries, thankfully, have not been life-threatening or grave.

‘You are fortunate to be supported so much by your family, although I recognise the anxiety this must have caused them.

‘I note the efforts you have made to reform your behaviour, by abstaining from drinking spirits and moderating your consumption of alcohol.

‘I am sure you will continue to reflect on what you have done, and the damage and destruction you caused.

‘I hope you will never find yourself in the position that you are so out of control that you can behave in such a manner.’

Judsun, of Blanchland Drive, Sunderland, denied but was convicted by a jury of wounding with intent.

The Montagu Pyke pub was originally opened by it’s namesake as his 16th cinema, and was originally called the Cambridge Circus Cinematograph Theatre.

It later was the location of the famous Marquee Club, a music venue that hosted bands such as The Rolling Stones, The Sex Pistols, Queen, the Who, David Bowie, X-Ray Spex, Jimi Hendrix, The Jam, The Cure, Joy Division, and Pink Floyd.

The pub is now operated by J.D. Wetherspoon.

Judsun, wearing a blue suit, was supported by family and friends who watched from the public gallery.
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