Unprovoked one-punch attacker jailedLiam McConnell, who has 26 previous convictions, was jailed for the unprovoked attackAppearing at Carlisle Crown Court, McConnell, of Gameriggs Road, Whitehaven, admitted causing grievous bodily harm and was jailed for 27 months. Liam McConnell was getting out of a taxi in Whitehaven town centre early on 14 April, when the vehicle was approached by a would-be passenger. A man has been jailed for an unprovoked one-punch attack which left his victim needing life-saving brain surgery. The female taxi driver saw McConnell move towards him with his right hand, recalled hearing a thud and then saw the attacker walk away. The court heard that McConnell, who has 26 previous convictions, was identified by his passport left in the cab.

Source: Punch June 08, 2024 15:15 UTC