Building firm boss jailed for attack on a Good Samaritan who gave money to homeless man

A BUILDING firm boss has been jailed so he can “learn a lesson” after he punched a stranger who gave loose change to a homeless man.

Stoke-on-Trent Crown CourtIG

Jamie Sanders was jailed for 17 months after his hearing at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court

Jamie Sanders, 26, took exception to the act of generosity by Gary Hales.

He felled him with a single punch.

Mr Hales, 37, fractured his skull as hit the ground.

Jailing Sanders for 17 months, Judge Peter Cooke said: “You need to learn a lesson.

"The injury is serious.

“You are fortunate you are not facing a manslaughter charge.”

You are fortunate you are not facing a manslaughter charge

Judge Peter Cooke

The attack happened in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.

In a victim statement read to Stoke Crown Court, Mr Hales said he had a week-long blackout after the assault and lost his sense of smell and taste.

He added that he is now anxious about going out.

Sanders, of Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, admitted grievous bodily harm.

Paul Cliff, defending, said: “He accepts full responsibility.

“He feels bad for the victim.” 

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