The victim, who was knocked to the ground and kicked, was left needing jaw surgery and dental work, Mold Crown Court hears
A man was knocked unconscious and suffered a triple fracture to the jaw during an “utterly reprehensible” late night attack at Holywell.
Flintshire magistrates court at Mold heard how the victim, Joshua Jones, was chased in Tower Gardens, where he was struck from behind by defendant Ieuan Evans, 18, which caused him to fall to the ground.
Co-defendant Jamie Wyatt then punched the victim a number of times and kicked him to the face while he was helpless on the ground causing the jaw fractures, the court heard.
A third man, Jordan Lee Davies was not far away from the action, punching at different people.
Wyatt, 19, of Ridgeway Close in Connah’s Quay, admitted a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and was sentenced to 40 months detention.
Evans, 18, of Wern Avenue, Bagillt, who punched him once from behind, admitted a straight wounding charge.
Jordan Lee Davies, 20, of Waen Isa Lane, Bagillt, admitted affray.
Both received eight months detention suspended for two years. They must carry out 140 hours unpaid work and remain indoors at night for four months under a tagged curfew between 9pm and 6am.
The victim suffered severe injuries with a fractured jaw in three places and the loss of teeth. He needed surgery to fix his jaw and it had affected his confidence, he was nervous in large crowds and had no confidence playing contact sports, which had been an important part of his life.
The incident at 2.30am on February 28 was captured on film and a DVD of the footage was played to the court.
Prosecutor David Mainstone said the victim had to have screws inserted to fix the jaw and further dental work was required.
Judge Geraint Walters said: “Violence in the streets in the early hours of the morning by people who cannot hold their drink and behave violently is all together too common. The public should not have to put up with it.”
People who saw the DVD would be “understandably appalled.”
He added: “This time, you are a team of three young men who come from decent backgrounds and who had never been in trouble before. It beggars belief.”
Mark Connor, for Wyatt, said his client had written a genuine and sincere letter of apology to the victim and his family.
At the time he had been in turmoil after losing his best friend but stressed he was not using that as an excuse.
Myles Wilson, for Evans, said he was an engineering apprentice who had a good work ethic, was a valued member of the local rugby club, and that night he initially acted as a peacemaker. But there was pushing and shoving, he was assaulted and it was then he delivered one punch.
Evans had then been seen trying to pull away the other two defendants.
Davies, who was not represented, told the court he was very sorry for what he had done.
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