A 27-year-old man has been jailed after attacking a young boy who suffered neck and facial injuries.
The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also had his breathing restricted during the incident which happened on December 4, 2019, in Bristol.
Kyle Lawrence was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison when he appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court on Wednesday (May 6).
At the hearing, he pleaded guilty to one count of assault.
Lawrence, of no fixed address, initially told police the boy’s injuries were caused by him falling down stairs.
According to Avon and Somerset police, he told officers he did not have a mobile phone on him at the time of the incident so could not seek medical attention for the child.
Medical experts described the injuries as not consistent with an accident.
Investigating Officer Carl Spicer said: “The child and mother have suffered significantly since this incident and he’s been supported by police, social services and other agencies.
“Thankfully, the victim is showing no long-term effects following this physical assault.
“However, I am glad magistrates have granted both him and his mother protection by prohibiting Lawrence from making any sort of contact with them indefinitely once he has served his time in prison.”
Lawrence was also handed a restraining order preventing him from making any contact with the child or their mother indefinitely.
