Alan Carr's manager attacked outside McDonald's trying to stop fans taking photos of star
ALAN Carr's manager was seriously assaulted outside a McDonald's restaurant after trying to stop fans taking photos of the comedian.
Alan Carr was badgered by fans outside a McDonald's in Liverpool
Elliott Andrews was attacked by Jaleel Burman in Lord Street, Liverpool city centre, after getting worried about people crowding to get mobile phone snaps of the Chatty Man presenter.
Mr Andrews was ushered outside the fast-food restaurant where he was punched hard to his face, causing him to fall to the ground, fracturing his ankle.
Carr was enjoying a night out in Liverpool after performing at the Philharmonic Hall the previous evening as part of his Yap Yap Yap tour of the UK and Ireland.
As the performer and his manager got some food, at around 4am on September 20 last year, Mr Andrews grew increasingly agitated about his client being "overwhelmed" by customers wanting selfies.
Mr Carr was badgered by some people who had been drinking, who were told to "stop it" by his entourage, before Burman ushered Mr Andrews outside with the help of a girl.
But the confrontation turned violent when the 29-year-old punched Mr Andrews in what prosecutors described as an unprovoked attack. Burman then leant over the injured man without offering to help him.
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Jaleel Burman admitted causing grevious bodily harm at Liverpool Crown Court and could face jail when he is sentenced next month
The manager, who has also worked with stars including Paolo Nutini, The Maccabees and Kate Nash, was taken to hospital with facial injuries and a broken ankle. The assault was said to have had a traumatic effect on him.
In a police interview, Burman, of Wavertree, Liverpool, said he launched himself at Mr Andrews in "the heat of the moment".
Burman admitted causing grevious bodily harm at Liverpool Crown Court and could face jail when he is sentenced next month.
Elliott Andrews was attacked by Jaleel Burman outside McDonald's in Lord Street, Liverpool
Alan Carr's manager Elliott Andrews suffered a broken ankle in the attack
The commotion inside McDonald's was captured on CCTV in a five-minute clip.
Rob Jones, prosecuting, said: "Mr Andrews was a little bit excited by his client Mr Carr being overwhelmed by people wanting to take photos of him.
"The defendant's actions were way over the top, particularly after he escorted Mr Andrews out of the building."
Alan Carr and his manager Elliott Andrews were in Liverpool the night after a gig
Comedian Alan Carr was enjoying a night out in Liverpool after performing at the Philharmonic Hall
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Judge Denis Watson, who ordered a pre-sentence report on Burman, told him: "I'm told the CCTV is going to be very informative. All sentencing options will be open, including an immediate custodial sentence."
Burman was released on unconditional bail.