…By Alan Peterson for TDPel Media.
Mark Clifton, aged 42, punched the victim, causing him to fall to the ground, and proceeded to kick him.
The Events Leading to the Assault
When Mr. Newton left the pub for a cigarette, Clifton followed him shortly after, indicating intent.
Victim’s Impact and Sentencing
Considering the guidelines, the appropriate sentence after a guilty plea would have been 30 months in prison, but due to the plea, it was reduced to 25 months.