Jayson Miller, a 22-year-old from Ashington in Northumberland, has been found guilty of committing severe acts of violence against a man he had previously bullied during school years. The gruesome attacks, which included being hit with a bike seat and kicked in the head, occurred a mere week apart and left the victim with significant injuries, resulting in visible cuts and bruises on his face. This raises alarming concerns about the continuity of bullying behavior into adulthood and its potential consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator.

During the proceedings at Newcastle Crown Court, prosecuting attorney Mia Nath recounted how Miller had terrorized his victim throughout school, effectively making his life unbearable. The gravity of the situation was underscored by the lasting impact these actions had on the victim, who described himself as being