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Former Boxer Liam Smith Charged With GBH
Confirmed
In Short: Former world champion boxer Liam Smith has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after an alleged attack on a night concierge.
Former world champion boxer Liam Smith has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after an alleged attack on a night concierge at a luxury Manchester apartment building, The Blade, on Silvercroft Street in Deansgate.
Smith, who previously held the WBO light-middleweight title from 2015 to 2016, was arrested on September 13 after the man reportedly suffered serious facial injuries requiring surgery.
The alleged victim reportedly suffered fractures and required surgery following the incident.
Smith appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court the day after his arrest and was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Smith has fought at the highest levels of boxing, including against elite champions such as Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
What's confirmed
- Former world champion boxer Liam Smith has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after an alleged attack on a night concierge at a luxury Manchester apartment building, The Blade, on Silvercroft Street in Deansgate.
- Smith, who previously held the WBO light-middleweight title from 2015 to 2016, was arrested on September 13 after the man reportedly suffered serious facial injuries requiring surgery.
- The alleged victim reportedly suffered fractures and required surgery following the incident.
- Smith appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court the day after his arrest and was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
- Smith has fought at the highest levels of boxing, including against elite champions such as Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
What's still developing
- Smith, from Liverpool, is next due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on 19 October, where he will be asked to enter a plea.
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