The defendant was charged with assault causing bodily harm following an incident on October 4, 2016, at a Kelsey's restaurant in Georgetown.
The Crown alleged that the defendant and two associates attacked the complainant after a series of racist messages and threats exchanged over social media.
The defendant claimed self-defence, arguing he reasonably believed he faced an imminent threat.
The trial court rejected the self-defence claim, finding the defendant lacked credibility and that his response was disproportionate.
The court also found that any consent to a fight was vitiated by the defendant's intent to cause bodily harm and the severity of injuries inflicted.
The defendant was convicted.
