Ex-Liverpool player Ibe sentenced for assault on ex-girlfriend

Former Liverpool and Bournemouth player Jordon Ibe has been sentenced to a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to assaulting his former girlfriend in Lambeth, south London. The 30-year-old former England Under-21 international attacked Amie Mayson outside her home in December, pulling a braid from her head during an argument, leaving her with a bald patch.

Ibe, who had previously denied a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, expressed remorse for his actions in court, stating that he had made a "serious mistake" and would take responsibility for his actions. Magistrate Brij Kalia sentenced Ibe to a 12-month community order, which includes 80 hours of unpaid work, 27 days of rehabilitation activity, and a fine of £764.

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