Mansfield one-punch attacker who left victim with bleed on brain handed suspended sentence

The attack took place on Regent Street in Mansfield.

Jordon Peabody, of Ninth Avenue, Forest Town, pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and was given a suspended prison sentence when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court last Friday (13 December 2019).

The victim, a 21-year-old man, was out in Regent Street, during the early hours of 3 August 2018 when he was punched once by 22-year-old Peabody.

He fell to the floor, hitting his head on the pavement. He needed hospital treatment for injuries including a bleed on the brain, fractured skull and perforated ear drum.

Peabody was given a 20-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. He was also ordered to do 120 hours’ unpaid work, to complete 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days, to pay a £140 victim surcharge and to abide by a three-month curfew.

Detective Sergeant Mark Shaw, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This unprovoked assault by Peabody left his victim with serious injuries and it has also had a significant psychological impact.

“Just one punch can cause life- changing injuries and even death.

“A moment of aggression, whether unprovoked or in self-defence, can result in a lifetime of consequences, regret and guilt. If you find yourself involved in a fight, our advice is to walk away. It could save your life.

“I hope this case shows that Nottinghamshire Police will not tolerate violent offences of this nature and I would like to thank the victim and all the witnesses who supported this case.”