DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson's talent made him 'convincing in putting across a story', the prosecution told jurors before they retired to consider their verdict
Mr Bunch said Tompkinson's"obvious talent makes him convincing in putting across a story," adding:"He is an expert in playing a part - a man tormented by a pair of drunks.Tompkinson said he was"disgusted" by Mr Poole and Mr Hall - describing their behaviour as"disgraceful" and"pure self-indulgence by grown men who should be behaving better", jurors heard.
However Nicholas Lumley KC, defending Tompkinson, said he was"sought out by producers because of his calmness".Karl Poole seen outside Newcastle Crown CourtMr Poole and Mr Hall had been drinking since midnight on 30 May and had gone to the beach before passing Tompkinson's home on the way back. The actor, who at the time was living with his partner and her seven-year-old son, went out to challenge the"heavily intoxicated" men - one of whom was wearing nothing but his underpants.
He called 999 after the men tried and failed to stand up while drinking from a bottle of Jagermeister, the court heard.Actor Stephen TompkinsonHe said he put his hand out to stop Mr Poole coming closer, making contact with his face - but it"wasn't enough to knock a sober man off his feet", the actor told jurors.They were sent home for the day an hour later and will resume their deliberations on Thursday.
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