Gerard Scott Temple faces Toowoomba Magistrates Court over brutal pub glassing

A shocking act of violence erupted at a Toowoomba pub, leaving a hospitality worker’s face lacerated after a glass was smashed into his head. Here’s what happened when his attacker faced court.

Gerard Scott Temple pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm.

A court was been told a Toowoomba hospitality worker’s face was permanently scarred after a patron smashed a glass into the man’s face on Saturday, June 10.

In Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Thursday, September 14, Gerard Scott Temple pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm.

The court was told the worker’s face had lacerations requiring sutures after the glass shards shattered into his face.

Gerard Scott Temple pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm. Picture: Peta McEachern

Magistrate Kay Philipson told Temple he was extremely lucky the worker was not gravely injured, however noted the permanently scared man would forever be reminded of the attack.

She said no one should be subjected to acts of violence, especially someone who is trying to do their job.

Ms Philipson said the 48-year-old acted out of character and had significant mental health issues which he was medicated for.

She told Temple he may need to stop drinking if it negatively affects his behaviour.

Temple was ordered to pay $2000 compensation to the worker and was placed on a four month suspended prison sentence.

If he commits another crime within a 12 month period, the four month term may be activated.

A conviction was recorded.