Stephen Tompkinson trial: Actor 'caused traumatic brain injuries'

Actor Stephen Tompkinson caused important traumatic encephalon injuries to a antheral helium punched extracurricular his home, a tribunal has heard.

The 57-year-old, known for his relation successful ITV transgression play DCI Banks, is accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm connected Karl Poole connected 30 May 2021.

Newcastle Crown Court heard helium punched Mr Poole to the ground, causing him to bang his caput and fracture his skull.

Mr Tompkinson, who lives successful Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, denies the charge.

The prosecution told Newcastle Crown Court the histrion had called the constabulary earlier approaching 2 drunk men.

The brace had been making sound extracurricular the location the histrion shared with his spouse and her child, the tribunal heard.

Mr Tompkinson, who was calved successful Stockton-on-Tees, said helium had acted successful self-defence and lone pushed Mr Poole.

The trial, which is expected to past 4 days, continues.