QUOTE Danny Simpson faces jail after he is found guilty of throttling the mother of his child during a drunk row over shoes he bought her for Christmas Player had his hands around ex-girlfriend's neck after 999 call, court told Danny Simpson faces jail after he is found guilty of throttling the mother of his child during a drunk row over shoes he bought her for Christmas Player had his hands around ex-girlfriend's neck after 999 call, court told Policeman called to home says he heard choking as he entered home Girlfriend was left crying in corner of a room after the alleged attack Footballer - ex-boyfriend of popstar Tulisa - denies assault by beating By Richard Spillett for MailOnline please log in to view this image +4 Danny Simpson appeared in court today accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Stephanie Ward Danny Simpson is facing a possible prison sentence after being found guilty of throttling the mother of his child on her living room floor. The Leicester City defender, the ex-boyfriend of popstar Tulisa, was 'straddling' his ex-girlfriend Stephanie Ward with both hands around her throat when police arrived at her house following a 999 call, magistrates were told. Officers at the scene in Worsley, Manchester, reported hearing shouting from the home and then a 'gurgling' sound before finding Miss Ward gasping for breath as she was throttled by Simpson, prosecutors said. Simpson, 28, originally from Eccles, Greater Manchester, denied one charge of assault by beating at the city's magistrates' court. But he was today found guilty and was told by a magistrate he could be jailed. The court heard he was pulled from Miss Ward and handcuffed following the incident at around 1.40am on December 29 last year. Miss Ward was said to have been left 'crying hysterically and cowering' in the corner of the living room. As Simpson was led away, he shouted, 'Steph, tell them I didn't do anything,' the court heard. Miss Ward initially told police the pair had been out together for food and Simpson had drunk two bottles of red wine. She said the couple were spending Christmas together for the sake of their three-year-old daughter but had argued over Simpson texting other girls. When further questioned on the matter one month later, she denied an assault had taken place and withdrew her statement. The court heard police were called after a frantic eight-minute-long 999 call, which was played to magistrates, in which the pair were heard arguing. Miss Ward can be heard shouting, 'get off me, get off me', while Simpson accuses her of being drunk. The largely inaudible call ends with Simpson telling Miss Ward he is 'bleeding', after the sounds of a struggle. PC Gareth Hughes, who was the first officer to arrive at the house, said: 'I could hear screams and crying and then silence. I could then hear a choking sound.' please log in to view this image The court heard that a policeman who went to the house of Miss Ward (right, with the player) found Simpson with his hands around her neck PC Hughes added: 'I entered the house through a small hallway and to my right I could instantly see a small female lying in a prone position facing up. She was about three metres away from me. 'I saw a male who I now know to be Daniel Simpson straddling across her with his hands firmly placed around her neck. He was sitting on her on his knees. I initially heard choking when in entered the room. 'He had both hands around her throat. He seemed startled by my sudden presence. I had to drag him by his arm. 'I then arrested him on suspicion of assault and he angrily demanded that the female didn't say anything and he said, "tell them I wasn't doing anything", which was more of a demand.' Magistrates refused an application to have Miss Ward's statement used in evidence.UNQUOTE Glad we got shot of him...
Good thing she didn't borrow his phone too? Re: Simpson had drunk two bottles of red wine - couldn't he just fall asleep like everyone else? Why is it that all the crazies seem to pass through our club at some point in their careers?
So this was the cost of playing a whole season without a right back.!!!!! In this case .. ARRY REDKNAPP I APPLAUD YOU (I am assuming he sort of knew!)
please log in to view this image Nigel Pearson seen earlier today looking for Danny Simpson's transfer receipt from QPR
