A man who stormed into a Jewish wedding reception on a ‘hate spree’ has been given a community order after a court heard he had experienced discrimination.
Joseph Nixon, 43, abused guests attending the festivities at Liverpool’s historic Adelphi Hotel in the early hours of September 15 last year.
The chef confronted Jack Surpree, who had been best man at the wedding, after spotting him with his teenage sister in the reception area at about 12.45am, Louise Coe, prosecuting, the court heard today.
Nixon asked him whether he supported Palestine and then, after Mr Surpree ignored him, whether he supported Israel.
The court heard Mr
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