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DJ Leigh Brookfield Jailed for Assault on Cancer Patient

Brookfield filmed himself urinating on the victim at a club, posted the video online, and was later sentenced to 14 weeks in prison.

  • Leigh Brookfield, a 40-year-old DJ from Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, has been sentenced to 14 weeks in jail for urinating on a 72-year-old cancer patient, Peter Barton, and posting the video online.
  • The incident occurred on Boxing Day at Llanelli Tennis and Squash Club, where Brookfield filmed himself urinating on Barton, who was unaware of what was happening at the time.
  • Barton, who was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, was informed about the incident the following day by club members who showed him the video.
  • Brookfield, who has three previous drink-driving related convictions, admitted to common assault and was ordered to pay £500 compensation, costs of £85 and a £155 surcharge.
  • Following the incident, Brookfield posted an apology on social media, which he later deleted, and was banned for life from the Llanelli Tennis and Squash Club.
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