Sportsman was out of action for months after being punched in the face more than 20 times during a night out
A sportsman was out of action for months after being punched in the face more than 20 times during a night out.
The victim, who plays and coaches American football and rugby, had been with friends in Newcastle in March 2024 when Kier Adam-Nuhoglo targeted him in unprovoked attack that broke his jaw in two places.
Prosecutor Omar Ahmad told Newcastle Crown Court there were "at least 20 punches" and the victim was left in hospital and on a liquid diet for days.
He said in an impact statement: "This was a completely unprovoked attack on me.
"I'm a sporty person, I coach and play American football and rugby but was not allowed to do any sport for three months, which is a huge part of my life.
"I wasn't able to eat solid food."
Adam-Nuhoglo, 25, of Cragside Gardens, Gateshead, admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
While on bail for the attack he committed offences against an ex partner and pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour, burglary, dangerous driving and having no licence or insurance, which he also pleaded guilty to.
The driving offences relate to the victim's car, which he stole during the break-in at her home.
Mr Recorder Richard Stubbs jailed him for a total of four-and-a-half years with a 41 month road ban.The recorder said Adam-Nuhoglo threw about 14 to 16 punches then covered his face with his jumper and threw at least another ten.
Recorder Stubbs said it was an unprovoked attack and the victim had shown no signs of aggression towards Adam-Nuhoglo.Ian Hudson, defending, said the defendant is a "different man" after taking prescribed medication while on remand.
The court heard Adam-Nuhoglo struggled after the death of his father and coping with his mother's ill health and is remorseful for the offending.