Thug who left Livi FC goalkeeper lying in pool of blood caged after years run

A thug who left Livingston FC goalie Shamal George lying in a pool of blood after a brutal bar attack has finally been brought to justice.

Gardner, who had been convicted in 2021 during his absence, admitted a further offence of breaching court bail and was sentenced to 18 months in prison. He had been talking at the bar when Gardner jumped him and his brother. CCTV footage of the incident showed him punching Mr Smith and Mr George before being dragged off.

George’s witness statement read: “I honestly thought I was going to be killed. I am only 22 years old and I didn’t expect this to happen. “This caused me great distress because this is my job, and I was unable to fulfil my role and take part in games that were important to me career-wise. This held me back and impacted my confidence.”

“I went into the ambulance with him and he was panicking for his career. He was worried about his eyesight.”

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