A man has pleaded guilty to assault charges after he smashed a
schooner of beer on his victim's face.
Matthew McAlister was alleged to have punched Leo Rivaud in the
face at the Glasgow Arms Hotel in Sydney in June 2020.
The 35-year-old is expected to face jail time due to the
severity of the assault as well as his extensive criminal
history.
The case will return to Court later this year for
sentencing.
Assault Charges in Sydney
Matthew McAlister faces assault charges in Sydney after CCTV
footage vision depicted him attacking another patron at the Glasgow
Arms Hotel in Ultimo.
Mr McAlister and Leo Rivaud are seen speaking to each other
initially before the interaction escalates, resulting in Mr
McAlister swinging a punch the victim.
