A North East army veteran has been left severely injured after a violent attack in Guisborough. 

A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to nearly a decade in prison following his involvement in a violent street assault in Guisborough that left an army veteran with severe head injuries. 

Callum Hunter, of no fixed address, was jailed for nine years and ten months after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent in the March attack.

Callum Hunter has been sentenced to nearly a decade in prison after violently assaulting an army veteran in Guisborough Callum Hunter has been sentenced to nearly a decade in prison after violently assaulting an army veteran in Guisborough (Image: Cleveland Police) The assault took place in Guisborough's Northgate area, where the victim - a former soldier in his 40s - was reportedly targeted in an unprovoked attack by a group of men, including Hunter. 

The veteran sustained life-altering injuries, including a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain. 

Despite the seriousness of his wounds, he managed to reach a nearby private residence to seek help. 

Hunter was quickly identified as a suspect, though he initially denied his involvement in the attack. 

However, he later pleaded guilty to his role in the violent assault. 

On November 8, Teesside Crown Court sentenced Hunter to nine years and ten months in prison

Hunter will also serve an additional four years on extended license and is subject to a restraining order preventing any contact with the victim. 

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Detective Sergeant Chris Thurston said: “This individual has a lengthy history of crime and ASB (anti-social behaviour) in Guisborough and I’m sure our communities will be relieved that he will now spend a considerable amount of time in prison.

“This was an extremely violent incident which left a man with serious injuries, and these have had lasting effects on him. 

“Redcar CID worked tirelessly to establish the circumstances and determine who was involved and Hunter has now been brought to account for his actions.”