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Former Liverpool and Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe has been sentenced to a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to assaulting his former girlfriend, Amie Mayson, in an incident that left her with a bald patch and her confidence "on the floor". The 30-year-old former England Under-21 international was sentenced on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Croydon Magistrates' Court, where he expressed remorse for his actions, telling the court, "I made a serious mistake".
The assault occurred on December 14, 2026, outside Mayson's home in Lambeth, south London. According to prosecutors, the couple, who had been in an on-and-off relationship since late 2024, were arguing when Mayson confronted Ibe over money she claimed he owed her. Ibe arrived carrying a bag containing drinks, snacks, and flowers, but the situation escalated when Mayson threw muffins on the floor and called him a "druggy". In response, Ibe grabbed her by the hair and pulled a braid from her head, leaving her with a bald patch.
In a victim impact statement read to the court, Mayson said the assault had a "significant impact" on her "both physically and mentally". Prosecutor Aya Alshekhili told the court that the attack left Mayson's "confidence, self-esteem and self-worth on the floor". Despite the trauma, Mayson expressed compassion for Ibe, saying that forgiveness had been part of her "healing journey".
Ibe, who had initially denied the charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in March 2026, changed his plea to guilty. Representing himself in court, he expressed genuine remorse, stating, "I understand it is wrong. I am genuinely remorseful. I've had to look at myself in the mirror. I cannot change what I did but will take responsibility for what I do next".
Magistrate Brij Kalia sentenced Ibe to a 12-month community order, which includes 80 hours of unpaid work and 27 days of rehabilitation activity. He was also ordered to pay a £764 fine, comprising a £114 surcharge and £650 in court costs. The former footballer, who made 41 appearances for Liverpool and 92 for Bournemouth, now plays for Lokomotiv Sofia in the Bulgarian First League. The Metropolitan Police had previously arrested him at Luton Airport on January 30.
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