Court Report. Carl A Stanley

A man, so drunk that he barely knew his actions, smashed a glass around a woman’s face causing GBH, Bournemouth Crown Court heard today.
Carl Anthony Stanley, struck Miss Hiscox around the face and has caused her extreme psychological problems, said Stuart Ellicott, prosecuting.
Mr Ellicott told the court that Stanley had been released from prison on 1st February 2008 after serving part of a 6 year sentence after stabbing two men causing GBH.
The court were told that after having drunk excessive amounts of cider and vodka, on the 12th December 2008, Stanley went out into Poole and carried on drinking at Yate’s bar.
Stanley soon found himself in a confrontation with this 28 year old woman and lashed out, he claims, forgetting that his glass was in his hand.
The blow caused the woman three deep wounds, which required medical attention including 25 stitches.
Mr Ellicott said that a month after the attack the woman was reluctant to leave the house and was moved to tears when she looked in the mirror.
Defence solicitor, Emma Southern said, Stanley realises that he has a drink problem and is taking steps to overcome this.
Miss Southern added that straight after the incident Stanley left the bar, but shortly after that he returned knowing that he was in the wrong, therefore making no attempt to escape.
Judge John Harrow ordered Stanley to serve 2 years imprisonment for the case involving Miss Hiscox, but added was 1 year from his previous conviction.