Greg Tyas had been with family and friends to mark the coronation of King Charles III at a gathering in Little Cressingham, near Thetford.

King Charles III at Sandringham (Image: PA)

Norwich Crown Court heard also at the event was Tyas's mother, with whom his relationship had deteriorated, and his step-dad, the victim of the attack.

Norwich Crown Court (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest)

During the event in May 2023, Tyas and the victim encountered each other, prompting Tyas's mother to "panic" and misinterpret what she had seen.

It was the "trigger" for the attack on the victim, who was punched "to the ground" by Tyas.

Oliver Haswell, prosecuting, said the victim was "on the floor and unable to defend himself".

The victim, who was on his hands and knees, was then "kicked in the face" by Tyas.

He suffered two black eyes as well as swelling to the nose in the assault, which was witnessed by Tyas's........

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