AN ISLE of Wight man who randomly punched a school student in the jaw has been sentenced.

At a previous hearing in November, Robert Kasperski, of Park Road, Shanklin, admitted assaulting a teenage boy by beating, on July 4, 2023.

At around 6pm, the student was walking with friends along Regent Street, after leaving Shanklin Railway Station, when he was confronted by Kasperski.

The 49-year-old raised his fist, uttered some words incoherently, then struck the boy's jaw, which left him shocked and in pain for two days, said Lauren Stone, prosecuting.

The court heard the young victim was left terrified by the unprovoked attack.

An adult eyewitness confirmed Kasperski had assaulted a teenager in school uniform with a single blow.

Nick Muir, defending, said his client had no memory of the incident, but admitted he had been drinking alcohol and was sorry for the harm caused.

Magistrates ordered a report, covering all sentencing options including jail, but said they had pitched his punishment at a probation order.

Appearing for sentencing on January 5, Kasperski was made subject of a 12-month community order, to include 20 rehabilitation days.

He was ordered to pay £150 compensation, costs of £85 and a £114 surcharge.