Man jailed after 'horrific attack' at Featherstone hotel that left victim with long-lasting injuries
A man who attacked a fellow hotel guest in a dispute over noise has been jailed for 11 years.
Adam Sylvester, 29, was staying at the Featherstone Hotel on Station Lane, Featherstone, in April last year when he knocked on the victim’s room door to complain about the noise.
He then attacked the guest, headbutting and punching him several times causing multiple facial and head injuries.
Appearing before Leeds Crown Court on Monday (February 23), Sylvester, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent on the day his trial was due to begin.
He was given an initial sentence of seven years and two months together with a further extended sentence of four years due to the particularly violent nature of the offence, making a total sentence of 11 years and two months.Speaking after the sentencing, Detective Constable Matthew Sherriff of
CID, said: “This was a horrific attack which resulted in the victim suffering serious and long-lasting face and head injuries.
“I’m pleased that justice has been served and that the court saw fit to hand down an extended sentence that reflects the truly violent course of action taken by Sylvester.”