Man spared jail after attacking bar patron with beer jug

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 6:02pm

Louie Buskin, 23, appeared in Dunedin District Court after admitting to injuring by unlawful act and disorderly behaviour. The court heard he hit a patron with a beer jug, causing a fractured skull, brain bleed, and permanent hearing loss. Buskin was spared a jail sentence for the assault.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 11 Dec 2025, 5:10pm

   Bar attacker spared jail for vicious assault that fractured victim's skull (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 11 Dec 2025, 6:02pm

   Marlborough pub jug attack: Louie Buskin, 23, spared jail sentence for leaving victim with fractured skull (opens in new tab)