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Prison for drunk who shot off testicles
By Adam Fresco
A MAN accidentally shot himself in the testicles with a sawn-off shotgun after putting it in his pocket ready to confront a friend after a drunken argument.
And to add insult to injury David Walker, 28, who had both testicles removed after the accident, now faces five years in jail after admitting possessing a prohibited weapon at Sheffield Crown court.
Andrew Hatton, for the prosecution, said Walker had drunk 15 pints of beer when he got into an argument at a pub with a friend.
He went home to collect the single-barrelled shotgun and put it in his pocket before going back to the pub. But as he walked along the street, the gun went off.
Gulzar Syed, for Walker, said his client had suffered permanent medical disability from the accident and will require further surgery to remove pellets from his leg.
Sentencing was adjourned for medical reports and Walker was remanded in custody.
Judge Patrick Robertshaw told him: “You face a sentence of custody and it’s very likely it will be five years.â€
Walker had been due to stand trial on charges of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life or to cause fear or violence, but the charges were not proceeded with.
Prison for drunk who shot off testicles
By Adam Fresco
A MAN accidentally shot himself in the testicles with a sawn-off shotgun after putting it in his pocket ready to confront a friend after a drunken argument.
And to add insult to injury David Walker, 28, who had both testicles removed after the accident, now faces five years in jail after admitting possessing a prohibited weapon at Sheffield Crown court.
Andrew Hatton, for the prosecution, said Walker had drunk 15 pints of beer when he got into an argument at a pub with a friend.
He went home to collect the single-barrelled shotgun and put it in his pocket before going back to the pub. But as he walked along the street, the gun went off.
Gulzar Syed, for Walker, said his client had suffered permanent medical disability from the accident and will require further surgery to remove pellets from his leg.
Sentencing was adjourned for medical reports and Walker was remanded in custody.
Judge Patrick Robertshaw told him: “You face a sentence of custody and it’s very likely it will be five years.â€
Walker had been due to stand trial on charges of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life or to cause fear or violence, but the charges were not proceeded with.
