The victim's former partner, Georgia McGregor, 27, had initially wanted him to fetch the items from her house but he suggested a neutral venue instead.

Norwch Crown Court (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest) Norwich Crown Court heard they agreed to meet in the car park of King's Lynn's Matalan store at about 8am on March 3.

Matalan car park, King's Lynn (Image: Google Maps) But when the victim went to meet her, he was approached by Nathan Roberts, 24, while another man, Lewis Mitchell, 22, came up to him from behind him.

With McGregor encouraging them, the pair assaulted the victim.

He managed to run away but tripped and was attacked again.

Ian James, prosecuting, said during the the initial assault........

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