Man jailed for nine years after frenzied Flintshire pub attack

A 30-year-old man has been jailed for nine years following a brutal attack at a Flintshire pub.

Luke Williams, of no fixed abode, appeared at Mold Crown Court on 5 November after admitting grievous bodily harm with intent.

The court heard how Williams launched a violent assault on his victim at the New Gynne Arms pub in Broughton on 6 August this year. He punched the man to the head, knocking him unconscious to the ground.

As the victim lay defenceless, Williams continued the attack, striking him with a bar stool before grabbing a large metal bubble gum machine and hitting him to the back of the head.

Williams then took images of the victim as he lay injured on the floor.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious head and facial injuries.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Troy Williams said: “This was a horrifying and sustained attack on the victim who lay defenceless on the floor. Today’s sentence reflects the seriousness of the offence, which could have had fatal consequences for the victim. The restraining order offers long-term protection to protect him further. I want to reassure the community that such violence has no place in our streets, and we acted swiftly to arrest the offender following this shocking incident. We remain committed to keeping our communities safe and will continue working tirelessly to prevent incidents like this.”