Man jailed for 'vicious' attack after pub argument

Gavin Bainbridge, 47, was arrested shortly after the attack on 14 July

A man who punched, kicked and bit his victim multiple times following an argument at a pub, leaving him unconscious and with broken bones, has been jailed.

Gavin Bainbridge was involved in the argument with a man and his friend on Broadway, Peterborough, at about 20:00 BST on 14 July.

Cambridgeshire Police said the victim, in his 60s, pushed Bainbridge to remove him and the friend from the situation and they left the pub, but soon after the 47-year-old launched a "vicious and sustained attack".

Bainbridge, of Mortlock Avenue in Cambridge, was jailed for seven years and three months by Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday, after admitting various assault charges.

During the attack, the victim sustained two broken ribs, a split lip, black eye, cuts to his face and three bite marks to his chest, the force said.

When the friend tried to intervene, Bainbridge also punched him and swore at him, before returning to attack the victim on the ground, kicking him until he lost consciousness.

In court, Bainbridge admitted assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent, assault by beating and common assault of an emergency worker, after he spat at and kicked an officer in custody.

As well as his custodial sentence, he was given an additional four years to serve on licence on release.

DC Hannah Worthington, said: "This was a vicious and sustained attack that left the victim with serious injuries. It could easily have been even worse, such was the level of violence used.

"As well as the immediate physical injuries, the victim reported struggling with his mobility after the attack. It also had a significant psychological impact on his life.

"I'm pleased Bainbridge was apprehended at the scene and has now received a substantial custodial sentence."