A STEVENAGE train guard who was assaulted by Paul Gascoigne has said today (Monday) that he accepts the ex-footballer’s apology.

This morning Gascoigne pleaded guilty to assaulting Jack Sherrington while he was on duty at Stevenage Railway Station on the evening of July 4.

In a statement released through the British Transport Police, Mr Sherrington, who is 23 and from Peterborough, said: “I am grateful for and welcome Mr Gascoigne’s decision to plead guilty today. I am told that since the incident he has offered his apologies for his behaviour, and I fully accept them.

“In differing ways this has not been easy for either of us and I sincerely hope he gets the help that he needs in the future.

“With the conclusion of the case, and Mr Gascoigne’s sentencing, I now consider this matter closed. I will not be conducting any interviews at this time and ask for my privacy in this regards to be respected.”

Gascoigne, 46, also admitted being drunk and disorderly in a public place and was ordered by Stevenage magistrates to pay a total of £1,245.

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