A dad has told how his son was declared brain dead after being punched during a night out - but miraculously regained consciousness just as plans were being made to let him die and for his organs to be donated.
Despite his recovery, however, victim James Howard-Jones, 28, remains severely handicapped, both mentally and physically, and will need care for the rest of his life, Gloucester Crown Court heard.
There was not a dry eye in the courtroom as Judge Martin Picton was told of the devastating impact the assault has had on James, his family and his friends.
