11 January 2016A 41-year-old Ipswich man has been sentenced today, Monday 11 January, to seven years imprisonment with an extended license period of five years, after the brutal unprovoked attack of an elderly man in Ipswich.Shane Gull of Bull Road was charged with GBH with intent, after an incident outside a newsagent in Tower Rampart Centre at approximately 7.30am on Thursday 19 March.During the incident a 76-year-old man was punched to the head, causing him to fall to the floor, and was then further kicked to the head and body at least 16 times. Security staff from Tower Ramparts assisted by detaining the offender until the police arrived. The victim sustained a laceration to his head, swelling and bruising to his face and significantly bruised hands.Gull pleaded guilty and was sentenced today at Ipswich Crown Court.Detective Chief Inspector Barry Byford said: “This is an extremely disturbing unprovoked attack where an elderly man was viciously assaulted in a public place. The victim then tried to defend himself by shielding his face, whilst lying on the floor and was further subject to injury.“During interview, the offender was shown photographs of the victim’s injuries, showing no remorse whatsoever and was completely unrepentant of his actions. Not only did he harm the victim but he also caused distress to many children who were around at the nearby bus station on their way to school.