Man jailed for breaking victim’s jaw in town assault

Mark Christopher James Goodchild, who has a number of previous convictions, including assault and possession of cannabis, repeatedly kicked a man in Bath Street on Saturday 29 August 2015.

He appeared before the Royal Court yesterday and was sentenced to 12 months in prison for the attack, plus another month for possession of cannabis.

The court heard how Goodchild (30) had been drinking at Kitty O’Shea’s before the assault took place and he crossed the road and smoked a cigarette, during which time the victim walked over, became irate and lashed out at Goodchild, punching him in the face.

Goodchild responded by kicking the man to the ground and continued his attack, even though his victim lay motionless, the court heard.

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