A teenager has been jailed after giving an innocent bystander in Staines a black eye, broken jaw and broken cheek bone in February.
Bradley McLauchlan was put behind bars on Thursday (May 17) after assaulting a man who was waiting for a taxi on Clarence Street.
CCTV footage revealed the victim had no time to defend himself from an unprovoked punch thrown by the 19-year-old who attacked him in the early hours of Saturday, February 3.
The attack left the man hospitalised and needing an operation. The conviction comes after a successful public witness appeal by Surrey Police and Thames Valley Police.
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Detective Constable Phil Haffenden of North Surrey CID, said: "McLachlan is a violent individual and this was a totally unprovoked attack on the victim who did nothing to instigate the assault.
"The force of such a punch caused serious injuries resulting in a hospital stay and operation being required. The victim is now on the road to recovery.
"Whether on a night out, at an event or enjoying time with friends, there is no place for violence and it will not be tolerated in Surrey."
McLauchlan, of Penn Road in Datchet, Berkshire was sentenced to eight months in prison at Staines Magistrates Court.
He was previously arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm on Thursday, April 19, pleaded guilty at the same court the following day.
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