A community based order is manifestly inadequate for grievous bodily harm caused by an unprovoked single punch resulting in permanent disability including brain trauma; immediate imprisonment is the only proper sentence in such circumstances. A starting point of 3 years' imprisonment was appropriate for a single heavy unprovoked blow causing life-threatening injuries and permanent disability, with discount to 2 years for mitigating factors and Crown appeal double jeopardy.
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