article_snippet: Prosecutor Mr Richard Haworth said: 'The complainant wishes Prosecutor Mr Richard Haworth could understand why The complainant took place and hopes the defendant is remorseful and regrets what the defendant has done. '
article_snippet: the defendant recounts how the defendant lies in bed at night and relives matters and thinks about the consequences.
article_snippet: Mr Haworth added that Mr Haworth had been an avid Manchester City fan and had held a season ticket for many years travelling to home, away and even abroad games.
article_snippet: However since the attack Mr Haworth is no longer confident enough to go.
article_snippet: Mr Haworth added that it was 'a huge change to what the victim social life used to be' and that the victim circle of friends has reduced.
article_snippet: There is genuine remorse even though there was a trial, particularly as His counsel Iain Simkin considers the victim was a friend. '