A NIGHTCLUB doorman who kicked a man’s head “in selfdefence”

has told a court that he went too far.

Christopher Marshall, aged 25, of Harcourt Terrace, Tredegar, was a peacemaker who lost his cool, Hereford Crown Court heard on Tuesday.

Jason Aris, prosecuting, said the doorman, who used to work at Play nightclub, was one of 12 people involved in a disturbance outside the club at 2am on May 18, a night off.

He told the court that a witness saw the defendant kick a reveller.

Lynette McClement, for Marshall, said the defendant was head-butted in the scuffle and retaliated by kicking out.

She added that Marshall did not drink excessively during the evening, while the victim did not complain to the police afterwards.

Having pleaded guilty to affray, the defendant told the court he was shocked at his behaviour, but claimed his actions were partly justified.

“He is trained to deal with people who are drunk and out of control, so he should have been able to take control of the situation but did not,” said Ms McClement.

“His behaviour that night has shocked him – there was an element of self-defence but he admits that he went too far.”

Marshall was handed an 18- month supervision order by Judge David McEvoy.

He also must undertake 150 hours unpaid work and was ordered to pay £100 court costs.