Ex-Newcastle star to be sentenced after late-night assault on elderly woman

Former Newcastle United player Marcus Maddison is facing sentencing after pleading guilty to a violent assault on a 60-year-old woman at a restaurant in the early hours of the morning.

The incident has left many shocked and disappointed, especially given Maddison’s fall from grace in recent years.

According to reports, the altercation occurred after Maddison had been out drinking with friends.

The footballer, who had reportedly consumed a significant amount of alcohol, became hungry in the middle of the night and decided to leave his group to find food.

At around 3 a.m., he made his way to a local restaurant, where the situation quickly spiraled out of control.

Witnesses stated that Maddison appeared visibly intoxicated and was standing in line, waiting for his turn to order food, when a 60-year-old woman and her child entered the restaurant and seemingly skipped the queue.

Maddison, already irritated and under the influence, confronted the pair and insisted they join the line like everyone else. The confrontation quickly escalated into a heated argument.

The situation worsened when the woman’s child reportedly began mocking Maddison, which further provoked the footballer.

Despite attempts by his friends to defuse the situation and encourage him to walk away, Maddison refused to back down.

In a fit of rage, fueled by alcohol and frustration, he punched the elderly woman in the face.

The force of the blow knocked her to the ground, and she sustained swelling and bruising to her face, along with other injuries. Maddison immediately fled the scene, leaving his friends and the injured woman behind.

Emergency services were called, and the woman was taken to a nearby hospital where she received medical treatment.

The police later opened an investigation, and Maddison was identified and brought in for questioning. He eventually admitted to the assault and pleaded guilty in court.

The sentencing is scheduled to take place on August 8, 2023, and legal experts suggest Maddison could face a custodial sentence, considering the seriousness of the assault and the age of the victim.

Marcus Maddison, once considered a bright talent in English football with stints at clubs like Newcastle United, Peterborough United, and Charlton Athletic, has seen his career take a downward spiral in recent years.

Following struggles with injuries and mental health, he stepped away from professional football in 2021 but later made a return in the lower leagues. This latest incident, however, may overshadow any hopes of reviving his footballing career.

The football community and fans have reacted with dismay, with many expressing disappointment at the actions of a once promising player.

As the court prepares to hand down its sentence, questions continue to linger about what led Maddison down such a troubled path.