Thug walks free after nightclub brawl because girlfriend works for NHS

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the Liverpool Echo reports. Defending Salkeld, who admitted dangerous driving and threatening behaviour, lawyers said that he was responsible for looking after his daughter.The thug, who has 21 previous convictions for 26 offences, was part of a gang that reportedly terrorised parts of Merseyside.But Charles Lander, defending Salkeld, said his partner worked as a care worker and was "an important contributor to society".Mr Lander said: "For the last five to six months while coronavirus has taken place that has meant the defendant had sole care and responsibility of his seven-year-old daughter."The lawyer accepted Salkeld had a poor record, but suggested there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation.The court heard that cops saw Salkeld.