A CALDERSTONES patient suffered a fractured cheekbone after being attacked by another.

Blackburn magistrates heard the extent of the injuries would normally take the case to the Crown Court. But Robin Phoenix, defending, persuaded the magistrates to deal with the case.

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Mr Phoenix said: “He will be detained there indefinitely, longer than any court could impose.”

Morgan, 22, pleaded guilty to wounding Zishan Ali. He was given a conditional discharge for 12 months, ordered to pay £500 compensation to the victim.