'It was fight or flight, the man was in my face.'
A thug who punched a man unconscious leaving him with memory loss was jailed on Monday for 30 months.The attacker asked witnesses to check if he was breathing after giving him a"Taekwondo punch."Mr Hogg continues to receive occupational therapy to help his short-term memory loss and hearing.
Welch pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to assaulting Mr Hogg to his severe injury and permanent impairment. The court heard that Mr Hogg was in a convenience store when he discovered he had didn't have his wallet.An altercation took place between the pair before Mr Hogg initially walked away and returned."This was a single punch which caused Mr Hogg to fall to the ground."Miss Hunter added:"Welch asked witnesses to see if he was still breathing.Welch appeared to be agitated and paced around the area.
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