Shocking video of unprovoked attack on 76-year-old man

The attack on the 76-year-old man was captured on CCTV. Credit: Suffolk Constabulary

A man has been jailed for seven years for an brutal unprovoked attack on a 76-year-old that was captured on CCTV.

The victim was kicked at least 16 times after being knocked down by a punch.

Shane Gull, who's 41 and from Ipswich was charged with GBH with intent, after an incident outside a newsagent in Tower Rampart Shopping Centre in the town in March.

He was sentenced to seven years imprisonment with an extended license period of five years after pleaded guilty at Ipswich Crown Court.

During the incident a 76-year-old man was punched to the head, causing him to fall to the floor, and was then further kicked to the head and body at least 16 times.

Security staff from Tower Ramparts assisted by detaining the offender until the police arrived. The victim sustained a cut to his head, swelling and bruising to his face and significantly bruised hands.

The victim was kicked at least 16 times after being knocked down Credit: Suffolk Constabulary

Police have released video of the attack which viewers may find distressing