4 years. Mr Barnes says that's about right.
My guess was a bit out - it wasn't performed by a group and defendant pleaded guilty early. Those that want corporal punishment will be pleased to know the defendant has already received several good kickings.
It is amazing the generosity people will have to an individual. Yet many of those donating will vote for the party that has made the lives of the vulnerable harder.
Starting point for sentencing is 4 years by CP's guidelines as they have caused injury. 8 year starting point if judged as serious injury.
Injuries not so bad judging by report so let's take the 4 as the starting point, aggravating factor of being a group and vulnerable nature of victim...