Lanarkshire thug who kicked and stamped on man's head 10 times ordered to pay his victim £1000 compensation

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A Lanarkshire thug who kicked and stamped 10 times on a defenceless man's head must pay the victim £1000 compensation.However, Daniel Stanners avoided a custodial sentence when he appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court this week.The victim was knocked unconscious for nearly five minutes but, amazingly, escaped with only cuts and bruises.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The victim was there separately with a friend.At one point he spoke to Stanners who offered him a cigarette, but the victim responded by punching him on the forehead.A short time later the two men were seen "exchanging words" outside.Ms Cole told the court: "A witness began filming from his car.

Stanners can be seen kicking the man on the head and stamping on his head while he lay on the ground."This continued despite the victim becoming unconscious.