Forces veteran, 37, who hit woman over the head with £60 Taittinger champagne ... trends now
An armed forces veteran, 37, who hit woman over the head with a £60 Taittinger champagne bottle at a Soho bar after she insulted his sister has been jailed for five years.
William Hilton, 37, also went on to punch the same woman, Gemma Scott, during the incident at Zebrano in central London on May 14, 2022.
He was convicted in February, after a trial, of wounding with intent, and was sentenced to five years in prison with three years' extended licence period at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday.
The court heard Hilton hit Ms Scott over the head with a bottle of Taittinger champagne after she directed insulting comments at one of his sisters.
Zebrano's is an exclusive bar which is regularly visited by celebrities on nights out such as when Love Island star Oliva Attwood visited in October.
William Hilton, 37, also went on to punch the same woman, Gemma Scott, during the incident at Zebrano in central London (pictured) on May 14, 2022
Hilton hit the woman over the head with a Taittinger champagne bottle (stock picture)
Recorder Mathew Gullick KC found the defendant legally dangerous and said: 'You became angry as a result of the abusive comments made to your sister by Gemma Scott and decided to exact retribution by taking matters into your own hands.'
The judge added that Ms Scott's behaviour was not threatening and told Hilton: 'Your violence was unprovoked and unjustified.'
Ms Scott had been to the theatre with a friend and celebrating her engagement before going to the Greek Street bar where they fell into conversation with Hilton
