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Appeal court reduces bottle attack damages

A man has won his appeal over damages paid to a masseuse that he attacked with a bottle. The masseuse was left scarred and received damages of £10,000 for her injuries. However, the amount was reduced at appeal to just £4,500. The man denied the assault.

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