A violent man has been jailed for more than two years after carrying out two attacks on a good samaritan in Dover.

James Stott assaulted the same man in the town in March and then in June, leaving the victim with serious injuries.

The 32-year-old, of Clarendon Street, admitted unlawful wounding and assault when he appeared at Canterbury Crown Court in July.

He was brought back before the same court this month and jailed for two years and two months.

The first incident happened on Thursday, March 26, after Stott got into an argument with a member of staff in a shop at Folkestone Road.

A member of the public went to the aid of the shop worker and asked Stott to leave the store, which led to Stott punching him in the face.

Stott then saw the same man in Folkestone Road on Monday, June 1.

Following a dispute, Stott punched the man again, knocking him to the floor, before kicking him in the face, causing him to suffer multiple fractures to his eye socket and cheek bone.

The man needed surgery and the insertion of a titanium plate into his face.

The same day as the second attack, Stott was arrested.

He was charged two weeks later on Monday, June 15, following a public appeal for information.

PC Ryan Alexander, Kent Police's investigating officer, said: "Both of these incidents were very public displays of violence and would have been shocking to anyone who witnessed them.

"I am pleased our investigation has led to the jailing of this violent offender and I hope the conclusion of the case gives the victim a sense that justice has been done."

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