Jordan Craige, 29, has been sentenced to eight months in prison after a violent incident at a Premier Inn in Bude, Cornwall, in September 2023. The attack, which took place following a heavy drinking session, involved Craige repeatedly stamping on a man's head — even though the victim was already restrained by police officers with his hands cuffed behind his back.

The incident occurred after a heated argument between Craige and the victim escalated into a physical fight. The brawl spilled out into the street and was witnessed by members of the public, with the entire altercation captured by CCTV footage.

Despite police intervening and arresting the other man involved — who faces separate charges — Craige continued his assault, striking the victim in the head multiple times with his fist and foot, in full view of law enforcement.

Appearing before Truro Crown Court on Friday, April 11, Craige pleaded guilty to one count of affray. His barrister argued that Craige was remorseful and did not intend to minimize his actions, claiming he had been pulled into the dispute due to the behavior of the victim and a third party present. He also stated Craige initially attempted to defuse the situation and was acting in defense of a woman.

However, both sides admitted that what occurred had gone beyond self-defense. In his sentencing, Judge Simon Carr acknowledged that both Craige and the victim shared blame for the altercation. He described the actions as dangerous, especially given the victim’s defenseless state, and stressed the severity of attacking someone who could not protect themselves.

Judge Carr said, ‘You and those you were with had been drinking very heavily, a problem that seems to have blighted you most of your life. What started as a likely trivial argument turned into a frightening and violent scene witnessed by many.’

The court also heard that Craige has a long history of offending dating back to his youth. Despite claims of remorse and concern for how prison would affect his young son, the judge deemed an eight-month custodial sentence appropriate for the gravity of the offence.