Sunderland man jailed for 16 months after brutal attack on stranger in Boldon Colliery after row over horse
Recorder Andrew Walker told King he was a 'powerfully built man with a history of violence' who launched into a violent attack on the victim without stopping to find out what had happened.
A brute who attacked a vulnerable stranger and caused £9,000 damage to her car in a row over a horse has been put behind bars.
The victim had been walking her dog in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside, when she saw someone riding in a field and told them it was not allowed.
Newcastle Crown Court heard she was subjected to verbal abuse from the rider before Connar King turned up and attacked her as she sat in her car, then kicked the panels of her vehicle.
King, 33, of Carley Road, Sunderland, who has a criminal record that includes violence, admitted assault and criminal damage and has been jailed for 16 months.
Recorder Andrew Walker told him: "You are a powerfully built man with a history of violence. You simply launched into a violent attack on her without stopping to find out what had happened.
"You ran towards the car and without stopping to make any enquiries launched into a violent attack.
"She was in her own car. You went, through the open passenger side window of the vehicle, grabbing her by her clothing and pulled, almost pulling her through the open window.
"You were slapping her face, hard then you delivered at least one punch to her face and were verbally threatening towards her. "You then walked around the car, deliberately kicking every panel to damage it."
Recorder Walker said the victim was "completely terrified" and already suffered serious medical conditions, which he accepted King did not know about.
King told the probation service he had reacted because he feared the victim was armed and that the horse rider may have come to harm.
Speaking at the hearing, King told the court: "I'm truly sorry for my actions, I really am sorry from the bottom of my heart.
"I wish I could go back in time, if I could I wouldn't hesitate.
"I fully know I have done wrong.
"I have never before in my life felt so bad about something I've done. I am willing to do anything for my victim's forgiveness.
"Every single day I feel so sad and hope my victim gets to know how remorseful I am."
King added: "I'm a good person deep down."
The court heard the victim did have a hammer in her car, which she had been using for DIY but it was not taken out of the vehicle.