A Peel man has admitted grabbing a bouncer by the throat at Jaks bar on Douglas promenade.

Matthew Adam Brannan, of Balletessan Meadow, admitted common assault and will be sentenced on March 10.

Prosecuting advocate Rebecca Cubbon told the court that Brannan, 27, was escorted out of Jaks on November 24 at 1.30am due to being too drunk.

He argued with bouncers outside the pub but was said to have calmed down.

However, Brannan then walked around to the pub’s side entrance and tried to get back into the pub.

Aggressive

He was met by bouncers and told he was too drunk to come in but this resulted in him becoming argumentative and aggressive.

One member of the security staff said he used the back of his hand on Brannan’s chest to prevent him entering but Brannan then grabbed the man around the throat with both hands which caused both men to fall against a wall and then onto the ground.

The bouncer said the assault had caused him to lose his breath and that Brannan’s nails had left marks on his neck.

Brannan was restrained by security staff until police arrived and he was arrested.

When interviewed later he admitted that he was ’far too drunk’ and said he could not remember the assault but believed that he did it.

He said he had been drinking since 3pm on the day.

Defence advocate Stephen Wood said although the bouncer said he was losing his breath with Brannan’s hands around his throat, he was still able to talk and the marks were not due to pressure but nails.

High Bailiff Jayne Hughes ordered that a probation report be compiled before sentencing which will consider all options, including custody.

Bail was granted in the sum of £500.