Former Swansea City defender Izzy Iriekpen
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A FORMER Swansea City player has been jailed for three years and three months after glassing a pub doorman in a row over parking.
Izzy Iriekpen, who made 137 appearances for the Swans, was found guilty of unlawfully wounding Simon Williams in an incident which happened in Notting Hill, north London, in 2014.
The Old Bailey heard that the 33-year-old defender, who retired from football in 2009 due to injury, smashed a glass into Mr Williams' face, severing two arteries and leaving him needing 61 stitches.
A jury heard the attack happened after Mr Williams had asked a friend of Iriekpen, who lives in London, to move her car, as it was blocking a pavement.
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Prosecutor James Vine said that Mr Williams nearly died after the attack and had suffered three heart attacks that had been linked to his injuries.
Once a super-fit martial arts expert who did karate and judo training three times a week, 61-year-old Mr Williams now receives regular medical treatment and was physically and emotionally scarred by the incident, the Old Bailey was told.
Iriekpen claimed he was acting in self defence and forgot he had the glass in his hand.
He was acquitted of common assault and wounding with intent, but convicted of unlawful wounding. He had denied all three charges.
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Recorder Michael Brompton QC, jailing Iriekpen, said: "You punched Mr Williams in the side of his head with a glass that you were holding, inflicting wounds from his ear to his shoulder and severely damaging two arteries.
"The loss of blood imperilled his life, it has left him with serious physical injuries, significant psychological damage and significant disability."
Iriekpen was brought to Swansea by then boss Brian Flynn in 2003 and scored eight goals during his four years with the club.
He was a former FA Youth Cup winner when part of a West Ham United side that also included Joe Cole and Michael Carrick.
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