A County Durham man has been jailed after he who left his drinking partner unconscious in a brutal unprovoked attack.
The court heard that Michael Kennedy spent a few hours drinking with his drinking partner - who he had met inside a pub in Consett last June.
Shortly before 1am, the pair decided to end their night and make their way home. However, as they walked along Front Street, Kennedy punched the victim causing him to fall to the ground.
