Man jailed over unprovoked assault outside a pub in Merthyr Tydfil
One victim required lifesaving surgery for a bleed to the brain
A man has been sentenced to four years in prison for an unprovoked assault in Merthyr Tydfil.
Daniel Gerrard, 41, from Gurnos, was jailed in connection with a confrontation outside the Vulcan pub in May 2022, with a number of bystanders also involved.
His claims that he had been acting in self defence were dismissed in court.
Detective Constable Michael Snare commented, “Our thorough investigation showed at no time did Gerrard act in self-defence. All four men he violently assaulted did not pose any threat to him at the time he attacked them. Gerrard caused significant harm to these innocent bystanders.
"The third victim suffered significant injuries having to undergo lifesaving surgery for a bleed to the brain. The other victims had a lump to the side of his head, and the first victim sustained stiches to his eyes, a broken nose and bruising and swelling to his face.”
Gerrard was sentenced to a total of four years imprisonment, with an extended licence of one year.
A second man was given a 12-month suspended sentence.