Man sentenced to more than five years in prison after bashing stranger unconscious during attempted theft of e-scooter
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A man who bashed a stranger unconscious during an attempt to steal his e-scooter has been jailed over the attack.
Simon Leslie Phillips, 47, pleaded guilty in Brisbane district court on Thursday to one count each of robbery in company with violence, grievous bodily harm and obstructing police by serious assault.
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