A man who subjected his friend to a three-hour assault in which he punched, kicked and strangled him asked to be jailed, and a judge granted his wish.
Ryan Peck had been staying on and off with friend Robert Starling at Mr Starling's home in Ledbury Road, Fishponds, Bristol Crown Court heard. For no clear reason in July 2021 Peck set about him, leaving him battered and bruised and with five broken ribs.
Peck, 27, whose address was given as Station Road in Pill, was suffering from mental health issues at the time. He pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm.
