Harvey Gallagher
Assault and possession of a bladed article *
Sentence
2 years detention in a young offenders institution
On a night in April 2024, Harvey Gallagher, then 18, was asked to leave the George Hotel pub on Commercial Street in Brighouse but returned 90 minutes later. He became aggressive when asked to leave again, took a fighting stance, punched one landlord in the face, and punched the other, knocking him unconscious with injuries including a fractured nose, busted lip, and concussion. He directed a racial slur at one landlord. Outside the pub, he punched another man who had ushered him out and drew a knife, lunging at him. Gallagher was restrained by police and taken to Calderdale Royal Hospital for an eye injury, where he continued making racist comments, including references to the Southport attack and Tommy Robinson in the presence of children.
Pleaded guilty to threatening a person with a bladed article, assault, common assault, racially aggravated public order offence, and possession of a bladed article in a public place. No previous convictions but had prior cautions for common assault, assault, and possession of a bladed article. Expressed regret and needs help with behaviour and alcohol issues. Committed offences against public servants.