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A drunk man launched into a violent frenzy after being refused access to the toilets at a Manchester city centre bar. David Croly, 42, was told by a staff member at Banyan bar in the Corn Exchange that as he was not a paying customer he could not use the facilities.

Croly, of Salford , punched the man in the shoulder before falling over, Minshull Street Crown Court heard. The manager of the bar ushered him out. Croly hovered around the outside seating area.

Two women sat having a drink had to leave after he 'pestered them', prosecutor Justin Hayhoe said. Croly then began smashing up plates and glasses outside picking up a sharp.

He approached a group of men and stabbed one in the neck five times. Fortunately, the man was only left with a small wound.

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