Pensioner bashes pub bouncer over the head with rolled up copy of The Sun
John Higgins, 67, claims he hit 6ft 6ins Harry Ayres with the newspaper after arguing over a mixed-up order
A pensioner was dragged into court for whacking a bouncer over the head with a rolled-up copy of The Sun only for the case to be thrown out.
John Higgins, 67, claims he hit 6ft 6ins Harry Ayres with the newspaper after arguing over a mixed-up order.
The pensioner claims he was then pinned to the ground before being arrested by cops, thrown in a cell and then charged with assault by beating.
OAP John was set to go on trial yesterday, but was cleared after hulking Harry and another witness failed to show up before JPs.
Chuffed John – who arrived at court with The Sun - told us: "I spoke to my solicitor and he said apparently the pub hasn't got the CCTV tape which is convenient because that would have been in my favour.
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"He didn't want to give evidence against me because he had The Sun in his eyes.
"He was a big bloke, I would say about 6ft 6ins tall, he was much bigger than me.
"It was a complete waste of time and money bringing it to court."
The argument took place in a pub in Aylesbury, Bucks, after John was served the wrong pint.
"I don't know what she gave me but it wasn't a pint of draught Guinness," he said.
"It tasted horrible so I just asked her to change it."
Lifetime reader John said Harry waded in and accused the pensioner of being abusive.
The OAP from Aylesbury said: "He came up and said he was a security guard and told me I had to go outside.
"He didn't identify himself or have a uniform or a badge, he was just propping up the bar with a pint so I ignored him.
"I went and sat with a guy that I know and then next thing he comes over and picks me up 12 inches off the floor.
"I had the newspaper in my hand so I hit him with it.
"When the police came he was sat on me."
Prosecutor Rebecca Thomas told High Wycombe magistrates: "The injured party is not here, he has previously been in phone contact and confirmed attendance.
"The second witness is not here but she has spoken to the court.
"She had problems with her vehicle, she has been unable to secure a lift to court but will be here in one hour and a half.
"The witness that is here does not wish to give evidence.”
JP Ron Collins dismissed the case and told him: "The prosecutor has told the court that she is not going to offer any evidence.
"The case is therefore dismissed and you are free and will hear no more about this.";