Drunk thug who abused and attacked war veteran over wearing a poppy is ripped apart by judge
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA drunk thug launched a sickening attack on the former Lord Mayor of Manchester after seeing him wearing a poppy and an Armed Forces medal.
Councillor Tommy Judge, 66, boarded a tram from Baguley when he saw Adam Wood, who was drinking from a bottle and being loud.
Wood, 33, turned and said: "What are them medals?" Coun Judge, who represents Sharston in the council chamber, was wearing his Coat of Arms badge for the City of Manchester, a veterans badge and a poppy. "Mr Wood then stood up and approached Mr Judge saying that Mr Judge was not a true war veteran and that Mr Judge should be ashamed," prosecutor Eleanor Gleeson told Manchester Crown Court. "When his face was inches away from the victim's, he said 'you're not a f***ing veteran you're wearing them on the wrong side." Wood began shouting and swearing at Coun Judge.
The Labour local politician moved to a different part of the tram, but Wood followed. READ MORE: Tenerife Airbnb owner speaks of moment she saw last saw teen He tried to grab the badges and rip them from his jacket.
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