Snooker Star Liang Wenbo Fined £1,380 After Shocking Domestic Assault
Professional snooker player Liang Wenbo has been slapped with a £1,380 fine and handed a 12-month community order at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court today (1 April). The court dealt with a domestic assault case involving Wenbo, who pleaded guilty.
Disturbing CCTV Captures Brutal Attack
The brutal incident unfolded in the early hours of 20 July last year. A terrified woman made a 999 call, screaming for help. CCTV footage from 1 Street showed Wenbo and the victim arguing, which escalated quickly. Wenbo was caught repeatedly hitting and kicking her. He then dragged her to the floor and kept on assaulting her, even as a bystander stepped in to stop the violence.
Another CCTV angle revealed Wenbo pushing the woman against a wall and launching punches. The distressing footage was key evidence against the snooker star.
Prosecutor Delivers Strong Message
Jonathan Wettreich from the CPS said: “Wenbo perpetrated a sustained and deliberate assault on the female victim, late at night, leaving her in great distress. He has pleaded guilty and been fined £1,380 and given a community order. This was an evidence-led prosecution. We will always pursue domestic abuse cases where our legal tests are met; this type of behaviour will not be tolerated, and the CPS treats such cases with the utmost seriousness.”
Wenbo’s fall from grace serves as a stark reminder that no one is above the law, especially when it comes to domestic abuse.
