Daniel Stephen James Ngaire admits assaulting Campsie Hotel security guard after eight-hour booze fest
A western Sydney traffic controller attempted to barge his way into a pub before whacking a security guard in the back of his head after being denied entry because of his intoxication.
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A western Sydney traffic controller attempted to barge his way into a pub by punching a security guard in the back of his head during an intoxicated fracas outside a “family-friendly” bistro, a court has heard.
Daniel Stephen James Ngaire, 32, faced Bankstown Local Court on Thursday, when he pleaded guilty to assault and remaining at a licensed premises after being excluded.
Court documents state Ngaire approached the front entrance of the Campsie Hotel on Hill St to find the front doors were locked just after midnight on September 7.
A security guard, after noticing Ngaire appeared to be intoxicated, told the 32-year-old: “Mate, no entry tonight. You have (had) too much to drink.”
After leaving, Ngaire returned a few minutes later and began knocking and ringing the doorbell.
The security guard repeated his earlier comments before the conversation escalated, with Ngaire pulling the front doors open, the documents state.
As the guard turned to get the hotel manager, Ngaire punched the man in the back of his head, causing him to feel “dizzy”.
However, the security guard quickly overpowered Ngaire, striking him in the face and restraining him on the ground.
Paramedics treated Ngaire for a nosebleed before police arrested him.
Ngaire’s lawyer told the court on Thursday the incident was out of character and his client had been drinking since 3pm that day.
“He had half a bottle of rum and a number of beers from 3pm to 11pm,” the lawyer said.
“It was one punch to the back of the head and he certainly came off worse. He’s not normally a heavy drinker like that.
“He’s cutting back as much as he can on alcohol. I ask the court to consider (a) non-conviction.”
Magistrate Shane McAnulty accepted Ngaire “came out second best after the security guard put his hands” on him.
However, he ultimately convicted Ngaire, handed him a two-year community correction order and imposed a $300 fine.
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