Mother's dismay at sentences for attack
The prison sentences given to Neil Hickman and Myles Holder, who wrecked the life of an innocent teenager by smashing a vodka bottle over his head and stamping on him, were today criticised by the victim's mother.
The prison sentences given to Neil Hickman and Myles Holder, who wrecked the life of an innocent teenager by smashing a vodka bottle over his head and stamping on him, were today criticised by the victim's mother.
Jake Jarvis spent 18 days in intensive care and two months in hospital following the attack on New Year's Eve outside The Royal Oak in Portobello, Wolverhampton.
Hickman and Holder, both 23, were jailed for seven-and-a-half and two-and-a-half years respectively. Mr Jarvis's mother Sharon McEntee from Great Barr said: "They are not long enough for what they have done. It has caused lasting damage to my son. He will be carrying the after-effects of this for the rest of his life."
Innocent victim Mr Jarvis, aged 19 from Darlaston, suffered head injuries in the attack that left him unable to use either his right arm or move his right leg below the knee. West
Midlands Police Det Sgt Steve Walters, who investigated the case, said: "He is a good lad with a lot to live for but that life has been permanently damaged by the mindless brutality of his attackers."
Mr Jarvis was beaten up while waiting for a taxi home with other revellers at 4am on New Year's Eve. He he suffered severe depressed fractures of the scull and two injuries of the brain.
Hickman, of Clarence Road, Bilston, admitted wounding with intent and Holder, of Vaughan Road, Portobello, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm.
Jake Jarvis spent 18 days in intensive care and two months in hospital following the attack on New Years Eve outside The Royal Oak in Portobello, Wolverhampton.
Hickman and Holder, both 23, were jailed for seven-and-a-half and two-and-a-half years respectively. Mr Jarviss mother Sharon McEntee from Great Barr said: They are not long enough for what they have done. It has caused lasting damage to my son. He will be carrying the after-effects of this for the rest of his life.
Innocent victim Mr Jarvis, aged 19 from Darlaston, suffered head injuries in the attack that left him unable to use either his right arm or move his right leg below the knee. West Midlands Police Det Sgt Steve Walters, who investigated the case, said: He is a good lad with a lot to live for but that life has been permanently damaged by the mindless brutality of his attackers. Mr Jarvis was beaten up while waiting for a taxi home with other revellers at 4am on New Years Eve. He he suffered severe depressed fractures of the scull and two injuries of the brain.
Hickman, of Clarence Road, Bilston, admitted wounding with intent and Holder, of Vaughan Road, Portobello, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm.