'I'm going to jail for this' - Jarrow brute gave victim a "good beating" and bragged in voice notes

David McGuire had been involved in a rift with the victim before the attack in January 2023 and claimed afterwards the violence gave him a "bit of redemption".

Newcastle Crown Court heard the attack happened at McGuire's home and the victim remembered little about the ordeal until he woke up in his own bed with serious injuries.

He suffered a fractured eye socket, swelling, bruising and pain to his ribs.

Prosecutor Stuart Graham said McGuire made a series of "damning" voice messages after the violence.

One of them said: "I think I punched him three times in the face, I stamped on him about 12 times and I shouldn't laugh, I'm going to jail for this you know bro but it's one of them things.

"I had to drag him downstairs, I was covered in blood.” In another McGuire said: "I picked up a wheelie bin and smashed it on his head you know." And he said in another message: "I feel a bit better because I've got a bit of redemption."

In an impact statement the victim said he was left feeling paranoid and unsafe and was unable to start a new job due to the heavy bruising on his face.

He added that he hoped McGuire went to jail for what he did and added: "He needs help. He needs anger management."

McGuire, 40, of Priory Road, Jarrow, admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Judge Stephen Earl jailed him for five years and five months and said the recordings were McGuire "effectively bragging about what you did and why you did it".

Judge Earl added: "You made sure he got a really good beating and then bragged about it."

Lucy Todd, defending, said if the victim had not gone to McGuire's home the attack would not have taken place, the violence had an element of self defence and was not premeditated.

Miss Todd said McGuire has stayed out of trouble in the two-and-a-half years since the attack, works in a warehouse and added: "He's remorseful, he has insight and regrets his actions."