An Erith thug who stamped on a man's face in an unprovoked attack at a Dartford nightclub, leaving his victim with a fractured jaw, has been jailed.

John Jeeves, of Reddy Road, Erith was sentenced to six years in prison at Maidstone Crown Court yesterdat for the vicious assault at the Air and Breathe nightclub in Essex Road, Dartford.

The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent in connection with the incident which happened on Friday, March 24 2014.

Jeeves had entered the club with three other men when one of his friends, a 25-year-old man from Surrey, later punched another man to the floor without provocation.

A brawl then broke out among a number of people, at which point Jeeves punched a different man. He then grabbed the first victim around the neck, pulled him to the floor and stamped on his face.

Jeeves then punched the same man as he struggled to get to his feet before being ejected by bouncers.

His victim was taken to hospital and diagnosed with two fractures to his jaw, which required metal plates to fix as well as the removal of one of his wisdom teeth.

A warrant for Jeeves’ arrest was issued following a review of CCTV evidence and he was detained by Metropolitan Police officers in February 2015.

Jeeves’ friend was also charged and previously pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm without intent. He was given a three-month suspended sentence on Thursday 12 November 2015.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Matt Lincoln said: "The severity of this attack will live long in the memory of John Jeeves’ victim, who suffered significant injuries which still affect him to this day.

"People should be able to enjoy a night out in Dartford without the likes of Jeeves spoiling it for everyone with such mindless behaviour, and I welcome the decision by the courts to issue him with a custodial sentence.

"His unprovoked actions clearly show he is a danger to the public and deserves to be behind bars where he can hopefully learn to control his aggression."