A FATHER-OF-TWO who glassed a fellow pub customer during a row was jailed for 18 months yesterday.
John Dodds needed 30 stitches to his left cheek and will be scarred for life after the attack by Mark Coyles, 28, on March 13.
Newcastle Crown Court heard how the men had been arguing over something trivial at the Shoulder of Mutton pub, in Shiney Row, Wearside, when Coyles lashed out.
Gavin Doig, prosecuting, said it was accepted that the married tyre inspector had not realised the glass was still in his hand when he struck Mr Dodds - but Judge David Wood said only a custodial sentence could be justified.
Coyles, of The Cove, Shiney Row, admitted unlawful wounding.
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