Head stamper gets three years

A teenager who stamped on a man’s head in an unprovoked public attack has been jailed for three years.

Members of the public witnessed James Beaumont, 19, cause serious facial injuries to his victim including a fractured eye socket and fractured finger on Sunday 12 February 2022 on Ramsgate High Street, Kent.

Kent police responded to a call at 9pm and Beaumont was arrested after 20 minutes when police arrived.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and treated for his injuries shortly after.

CCTV evidence clearly identified Beaumont who was later charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

PC Joshua O’Donnell who investigated the case said: ‘The victim suffered serious injuries in the attack, which was completely unprovoked.

‘He has since recovered from his injuries but the effect this attack will have on him will likely stay with him forever.

‘I am pleased Beaumont is now behind bars. The sentence reflects the severity of his actions and sends a clear message that violent offenders will be dealt with robustly.’

James Beaumont from Lancaster Road, Canterbury, pleaded guilty on Friday 27 May 2022 and was sentenced to three years in a Young Offenders’ Institute.