Pair jailed over 'vicious' attack in Burgess Hill
Two men continued to assault the woman as she lay unconscious
Two men who assaulted a woman in a 'vicious' and unprovoked attack in Burgess Hill have been jailed.
Police were called to Church Road in the early hours of September 23, 2020, following several reports of a fight.
The victim, a 47-year-old woman, was treated for head and facial injuries, and a chipped front tooth.
Investigators were told she had tried to intervein but was repeatedly punched and kicked - even as she lay unconscious.
22-year-old, Charlie Hale, from Hertfordshire, and 21-year-old, Henry Harris, of North Way, Lewes, have been sentenced to a total of 31 months behind bars.
Investigating officer, Dani Sanchez, said: “This was a vicious attack on a woman who confronted the men after seeing her car was being damaged.
“Harris knocked her to the floor, at which point Hale joined in. The pair showed no mercy as they continued to punch and kick her whilst she lay defenceless and unconscious.
“Their actions were nothing short of barbaric, and the sentences imposed demonstrate that this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated.”