# Man who stormed Jewish wedding blames outburst on past discrimination

> Man who stormed Jewish wedding in 'hate spree' blames discrimination for being Irish Catholic.
- Title: Man who stormed Jewish wedding blames outburst on past…
- Summary: Man who stormed Jewish wedding in 'hate spree' blames discrimination for being Irish Catholic. Joseph Nixon, 43, received a community order after shouting…
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- Published: 2026-10-26T13:31:19+00:00
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## Joseph Nixon
43-year-old man from Armagh, Northern Ireland.
## Hate Spree at Wedding
Nixon stormed Liverpool's Adelphi Hotel wedding reception in early September 2025.
## Abuse at Event
Nixon shouted 'You Jewish bastards' and 'Jews are murderers' at guests.
## Victim Impact
Jack Surpree, best man, felt shocked and saw 'hatred and evil' in Nixon's eyes.
## Discrimination Claim
Nixon blamed past discrimination for being Irish Catholic as a reason for outburst.
## Community Order
Nixon received 18-month community order with 300 hours unpaid work and £114 surcharge.
## Court Details
Magistrates court in Liverpool handed Nixon the order after trial on racially aggravated harassment.
## Victim Statement
Surpree said he now feels nervous attending large Jewish gatherings.
## Defence Argument
Simon Pook said Nixon was under stress from caring for elderly parents and marital issues.
## Prosecution Stance
Dalia Green said celebrating weddings should be joyful, not hate-filled.
## Compensation
Nixon ordered to pay £650 court costs and £150 compensation to Surpree.
## Victim Background
Surpree said his parents saved for years for wedding and sister-in-law waited 'her whole life'.
## Nixon's Motivation
Nixon admitted shame over comments but claimed he was not 'who he is'.
## Event Date
Incident occurred at Liverpool's Adelphi Hotel on September 15, 2025.
## Court Outcome
Nixon found guilty of racially or religiously aggravated intentional harassment.
## Aftermath
Nixon refused to leave hotel area after being removed.
## Key takeaway

Joseph Nixon, 43, received a community order after shouting anti-Jewish abuse at Liverpool wedding guests, claiming past discrimination as Irish Catholic.