Two men charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm have been jailed by Deemster Doyle at a Court of General Gaol.

38 year old Michael Timothy Oscar Goldsmith of Fairfield Terrace Douglas was given a two year prison sentence. Ian Ronald Goldsmith (31), care of the prison, was given 15 months.

Both men admitted that they assaulted Karl Fayle at his home in Derby Road, Douglas, on May 21st 2006.

Stuart Peters reports:

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Timothy Goldsmith admitted that he punched Mr Fayle three times and kicked him twice, whilst Ian Goldsmith admitted to one hard punch which put Mr Fayle to the ground.

He sustained serious injuries which kept him in hospital for four days.

Rachel Braidwood, prosecuting, said the incident occurred after Mr Fayle told Timothy Goldsmith's mother to leave his flat as she had overstayed her welcome. She'd been there with Mr Fayle's girlfriend and they'd been drinking for some considerable time.

Advocate Paul O'Neill said Tim Goldsmith was deeply remorseful. He said he'd gone to help his mother who was distressed, and alcohol had played a part.

Advocate Darren Taubitz said Ian Goldsmith was also sorry for getting involved. He received a call from Tim Goldsmith to say that there was a fight on in Derby Road, and again alcohol was involved.

Deemster Doyle told the men they could not sort out their problems with alcohol. Violence on another person would not be tolerated, and the sentences handed out by the courts would be severe.