Bugzy Malone issues statement after being found not guilty

Our client, Bugzy Malone, has been found not guilty of grievous bodily harm. The jury at Manchester Crown Court accepted that Malone acted in self defence during an incident close to his home. He was represented by Brabners’ Head of Regulatory, Lachlan Nisbet, and Gordon Cole, QC.

The verdict represents our second high-profile victory in as many months, having secured an apology from The Sun newspaper in relation to its privacy dispute with England cricketer Ben Stokes. We are also currently representing Coleen Rooney in relation to claims made against Rebekah Vardy.

Speaking to reporters after the verdict, Lachlan made the following statement on Malone’s behalf:

“Firstly, Bugzy would like to thank his family, friends and everyone who has supported him in resisting these charges.

“From difficult beginnings, Bugzy has worked hard to make a success of himself. Like anyone else, he has the right to protect himself, his home and his family if strangers intrude on to his property.

“In this instance, faced with distraught family members, Bugzy did no more than the minimum necessary to defend himself and to secure the safety of his family and home.

“Bugzy is grateful to the Judge and to all of the jury members for taking the time to consider properly all the facts and to reach a considered verdict on the evidence.

“Bugzy has worked hard to make sure that these charges have not diverted him from his work and career. Now that the trial is over, Bugzy is looking forward to his UK tour being his core focus.”