A LYE man who brutally attacked his father after going on a three-day drink and drugs binge has avoided jail time.

Joseph Campbell, of Springfield Avenue, was given a 13-month jail term, suspended for two years, for the assault which left his vulnerable father badly bruised and battered.

Wolverhampton Crown Court heard Campbell became abusive to his mother before throwing a telephone against a wall and kicking in panels on a door in the family home.

When his father intervened - Campbell tried to gouge his left eye with his finger before punching and kicking him about the body and then stamping on his head.

Judge Martin Walsh told the 22-year-old he was a “violent, obnoxious drunk" who should be "absolutely ashamed" of his conduct.

He added: "You have got a record that indicates an inability to control your behaviour - particularly when you are under the influence of drink."

But he ruled it was in the interests of the public and Campbell's father Patrick for him to receive assistance for his problems rather than serve a short prison sentence.

Campbell admitted two charges of assault causing actual bodily harm to his father and another of criminal damage.

As well as the suspended jail sentence, he was given two years supervision and told to carry out 160 hours unpaid work in the community.

Anthony Potter, prosecuting, said Campbell had become violent and abusive after drinking and he was having difficulties with a relationship that had broken down.

Timothy Talbot-Webb, defending, said at the time of the offence his client had been on a three day “drink and drug bender” and he accepted he had behaved badly.