The accused was charged with aggravated assault after striking the victim in the face with a beer glass during an altercation at a bar.
The victim, who was highly intoxicated, had aggressively lunged at and pushed the accused.
The accused reacted instinctively by striking the victim once while holding the glass.
The court found that the accused acted in self-defence, as he reasonably believed force was being used against him, acted to protect himself, and his response was proportional given the circumstances.
The accused was acquitted.
