Sharna Walker jailed for racially abusing Broad Street doorman

A woman who was filmed racially abusing a doorman at the Figure of Eight pub on Broad Street has been jailed for 14 weeks.

Sharna Walker, from Worcester, has admitted racially abusing a doorman in Birmingham city centre.

Walker used racist language against security staff member Tristan Price at least 10 times during the outburst on the night of Saturday 22 May.

Birmingham Magistrates Court heard today (13 December) how Walker responded angrily on being asked to leave the Figure of Eight pub in Broad Street, at around 10.30pm.

The 25-year-old spat drink in the direction of the doorman, kicked open the exit door causing a glass panel to smash, and then pushed the broken door into his back as he returned inside.

Video recorded by a member of the public showed Walker pointing at the victim and shouting racist abuse in his direction.

The footage was shared across social channels and sparked widespread condemnation.

She was charged with racially aggravated common assault, assault, criminal damage and a public order offence.

A video recorded by a member of the public showed Walker pointing at the victim and shouting racist abuse in his direction

Birmingham Police Chief Inspector James Spencer, said: “This was an disgraceful incident and people were understandably disgusted at her actions.

“Our city centre police teams have been working hard with local businesses and the community to make the city a safe and enjoyable place to visit. Racist behaviour is completely unacceptable. We will robustly investigate crimes of this nature and offenders can expect to be prosecuted.”

“Racist abuse and violence will never be accepted on Westside”

Following the news, Mike Olley, general manager at Westside BID, which manages security on the ‘golden mile’ of Birmingham’s nightlife district, said: “We welcome this punishment as it sends a clear message to people coming into Birmingham city centre.

“In short, racist abuse and violence will never be accepted on Westside, and we will always work closely with police to track down any offenders.

“This was no casual remark, which in itself would have been appalling. This was a sustained verbal and physical attack on a doorman calmly doing his job.

“This is the correct level of punishment which will hopefully make every person think again before unleashing unwarranted verbal and physical abuse.”

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Sharna Walker jailed for racially abusing Broad Street doorman following viral video

“Racist abuse and violence will never be accepted on Westside”