A 19-year-old mother got an 8-month suspended sentence for attacking a man after a dance-floor touch, causing permanent eye damage.

Jade Aston, a 19-year-old mother, received an eight-month suspended prison sentence after attacking a man outside a Hanley nightclub in November 2024, causing permanent vision loss in his left eye. The incident occurred four weeks after her childbirth, when she became upset after another man briefly touched her waist while dancing. After being ejected from the venue, she confronted the man and struck him three times, including a punch with her ring that caused a globe fracture and full-thickness eyelid laceration. The victim, a trainee electrician, suffered lasting vision problems, chronic headaches, and emotional trauma. Aston admitted to assault causing actual bodily harm, citing childhood trauma and a recent borderline personality disorder diagnosis. The court acknowledged her remorse and potential for rehabilitation, imposing a 12-month suspended sentence, £500 in compensation, and 20 rehabilitation days.