Man jailed after serious assault in Market Harborough

A man who knocked an assault victim unconscious was last week jailed for his actions.

During the early hours of Sunday 1 May last year, the 37-year-old victim was on a night out in the High Street in Market Harborough when he was involved in a fight.

Shortly afterwards he was punched in the face and knocked unconscious, sustaining a fractured jaw and skull.

Joe Connors was identified as the suspect and arrested the following day on suspicion of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH).

He was subsequently charged earlier this year with the offence and at a hearing on Friday 3 March he pleaded guilty.

On Friday (31 March), Connors, 23, of Leicester Road, Market Harborough, was sentenced to 16 months in prison.

Detective Constable Jack Thomas was the investigating officer.  He said: “This assault has left a massive impact on the victim and he is unlikely to be able to work again due to his brain injury.

“This was a violent attack witnessed by many people enjoying a night out in the town.  Even after punching the victim, Connors continued to assault the victim as he lay unconscious.

“There is no excuse for what Connors did that night – witnesses described his actions as aggressive, and a number of people surrounded the victim to stop Connors from attacking him further.

“We are pleased Connors pleaded guilty to the offence and we hope this sentence now gives him the opportunity to reflect on his violent actions and consider the impact it’s had on his life and the victim’s.”