A Newark man's been jailed for two years after a vicious attack on another man in the street
it happened in May 2019
A man from Newark's been jailed for two years after a violent attack on another man in the street.
The victim fell to the floor and hit his head after being punched in the face, back in May 2019 in Chatham Court in Newark - leaving him with a fractured skull.
Police officers called to the incident provided first aid and stopped the bleeding to the victim’s head by applying several bandages. He was taken to hospital for treatment which included an operation to attach metal plates to his jaw bone after he sustained a broken jaw
39 year old Stephen Chilvers of Pierson Street appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Inspector Charlotte Allardice, District Commander for Newark and Sherwood, said: “This was a vicious and prolonged attack which left the victim with serious head injuries. Chilvers continued to attack him while he was lying prone on the floor, landing more punches and kicking him to the head.
"This kind of violent behaviour is totally unacceptable. Nottinghamshire Police takes such reports extremely seriously and will always investigate and look to take robust action against those found to have committed such offences.”