A university student unleashed a brutal attack in Nottingham, shattering a man’s skull with a savage punch before terrorising the streets. CCTV from Nottingham Crown Court shows James Mulla landing a heavy blow on a 51-year-old dad in busy Broad Street.

As stunned revellers rushed to help, Mulla sprayed CS gas at bystanders trying to intervene, turning panic into outright chaos. Now 22, the former 19-year-old clothing design student and social media hopeful faces his first stint behind bars.

Skull-Shattering Punch Shocks Nottingham

The victim was knocked out cold and suffered a fractured skull from Mulla’s ruthless hit. CCTV captures the sudden, savage assault that threw Broad Street into turmoil and left witnesses reeling.

CS Gas Attack on Good Samaritans

Mulla didn’t stop at his brutal punch. He sprayed CS gas at people rushing to help, sparking fear and disorder. His violent spree sparked panic in the packed street.

Hard-Hitting Jail Sentence

Recorder Luke 1 slammed Mulla with a 23-month jail sentence, calling the attack “part of a sustained incident of public disorder.” This verdict sends a clear warning: violent street attacks will not be tolerated.

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