Restaurateur hit woman in the face with stiletto in Essex nightclub

A restaurateur has admitted attacking a woman with a stiletto in a nightclub in Essex.

Natalie Jeffery, 24, used the shoe to strike Sophie Roberts in the face at Unit 7 nightclub in Basildon, in September last year.

Ms Roberts, who is aged in her 20s, suffered facial injuries in the 3am attack.

Jeffery denies inflicting grievous bodily harm but admitted a charge of unlawful wounding on the second day of her trial at Basildon Crown Court.

Prosecutor Andrew Hope said Jeffery's plea had been accepted by the court.

Jeffery, of Tantelen Road, Canvey Island, who has long blonde hair and wore glasses and a black dress, spoke only to enter her plea.

The court will hear further evidence about the incident ahead of sentencing.

Additional reporting by Press Association.