A man who asked a stranger for a lift and then robbed him in a brutal attack has been jailed.
Simon Kubalik, aged 20, was given a six-year sentence when he appeared at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday (13 November 2024).
Kubalik, of Dulverton Place in Cottingley, was with a woman in the early hours of 25 April this year when he approached the victim, who was sat in his car in Harehills Lane, and asked if he would give them a lift to St Albans Road.
The man took them to St Albans Road, but when they arrived there Kubalik punched him repeatedly, before making off with his wallet and phone.
Enquiries into the incident identified Kubalik through CCTV enquiries, which resulted in him being arrested and charged with the offence. He pleaded guilty at Leeds Crown Court in October.
Detective Constable Joe Kendrew, of Leeds District Crime Team, said:
“This attack was so violent that it left his victim with multiple facial fractures which required several operations.
“I hope this outcome will be of some comfort to him as he continues his recovery.”
This post is based on a press release issued by West Yorkshire Police
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