A 41-year-old man, Odiba Attah, has pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault following incidents in Birmingham city centre. The events took place on Broad Street, where Attah slapped a woman and subsequently kicked a security guard. During his court appearance, Attah explained his behaviour by saying, “it was the wine,” implying that alcohol influenced his actions. Magistrates heard the details of the case as Attah admitted responsibility for the assaults. The proceedings highlight concerns about alcohol-related incidents in public spaces within the city.