Former boxer David Haye grabbed a person by the throat and threatened to kill him throughout a comedy present, a courtroom has heard.
Haye, 41, is accused of assaulting Nickesh Jhala midway by way of Paul Chowdry’s comedy set at Hammersmith Apollo in London on 30 October 2021.
Prosecuting, Jonathan Bryan advised Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday that Mr Jhala, his cousin and his girlfriend had been moved to raised seats throughout the interval.
Giving proof, Mr Jhala mentioned that he was speaking about how happy they had been to have been moved ahead when Haye approached him.
“He leans down to me, starts speaking into my ear and puts his hand around my throat,” he advised the courtroom.
Mr Jhala claimed Haye mentioned to him: “Say one more word and I am going to kill you.”
CCTV footage exhibits Haye stepping over Mr Jhala’s seat and bending over to speak to him.
The alleged sufferer mentioned he was not damage however “felt threatened” and was “shaking”.
Defending, James Scobie KC mentioned Haye didn’t put his palms round Mr Jhala’s throat.
“Our unequivocal case is ‘hand on shoulder’ at most, and no threats to kill, ever,” he advised the courtroom.
Group ‘tried to get an increase’ out of Haye
Mr Scobie added that Mr Jhala’s cousin, who was a boxing fan, had requested for Haye’s autograph however been refused.
After that, he claims the pair started discussing Haye’s profession, mentioning different boxers corresponding to Amir Khan and Tony Bellew.
Bellew beat Haye on each events the pair fought – in 2017 and 2018.
The feedback had been designed to “get a rise out of him”, Mr Scobie mentioned.
Mr Jhala and his cousin additionally commented that Haye’s girlfriend “must love the brothers”, that means she is drawn to black males, Mr Scobie mentioned.
At this level, Haye and his legal professionals declare he mentioned to Mr Jhala: “Don’t talk about me or my girlfriend anymore, that’s enough.
“Otherwise I’ll have you ever thrown out.”
Mr Jhala denies this model of occasions. The trial continues.
Source: information.sky.com”