Liam Smith charged with grievous bodily harm following court hearing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Liam Smith, a former world champion boxer, faces charges of grievous bodily harm stemming from an alleged incident on September 13. Smith is accused of punching a concierge worker at The Blade tower block in Manchester. The court was informed that CCTV footage recorded Smith delivering strikes to the victim while he was on the ground. Smith did not enter a plea during the hearing and was granted bail with conditions. The next court date is set for November 28, where he is expected to respond to the charges. A provisional trial date has been scheduled for March 2028.
- •Liam Smith faced charges at Manchester Crown Court.
- •Accused of causing grievous bodily harm on September 13.
- •Incident captured on CCTV during altercation with concierge.
- •Next court hearing is scheduled for November 28, 2026.
- •Provisional trial date set for March 2028.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-world champion boxer Liam Smith 'punched man on floor'
"Smith, from Liverpool, is alleged to have inflicted serious facial injuries on a concierge worker.
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