Man admits assaulting a man on a night out in Congleton

A 25-year-old man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a man in Congleton.

Danny Warner from First Avenue in Kidsgrove appeared at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 14 August to plead guilty to two counts of Section 18 wounding without intent.

He will be sentenced on 30 September.

Just after midnight on Sunday 4 June 2023 the 24-year-old victim was assaulted by Warner as he stood with his girlfriend just off Mountbatten Way.

He had been on the phone to police as his girlfriend was upset which was causing him concern when Warner approached and began punching him. The man tried to protect his face using his arms.

The victim did not punch back and Warner started shouting at him to fight, which he didn’t do.

Warner had already been thrown out of a bar for being aggressive early that night. A local officer had been alerted to this by door staff and ordered Warner to leave the town. Warner became aggressive toward the officer before running off with an unknown woman.

Police made a search but didn’t find him.

Two officers who had been made aware of the assault just after midnight found Warner near the library off Mountbatten Way and detained him, suspecting him of being responsible for the assault.

The victim and his girlfriend arrived in a patrol car. Warner was identified by them as the man responsible for the assault.

Warner was arrested and taken to custody.

The victim had suffered bruising and a chipped tooth, and later discovered the pain in his arm was a broken bone which required surgery.

PC Charlotte Owen said:

“Warner was out that night intoxicated and spoiling for a fight when he came across his victim.

“I hope Warner understands now that actions have consequences. People should be able to enjoy a night out in the town without the threat of violence. and we will take action anyone who doesn’t seem to realise this.”