A Nottingham resident attacked another patient at a mental health facility, knocking him to the floor and repeatedly stamping on his head. At Nottingham Crown Court, it emerged that Daniel O’Keefe, who has schizophrenia, disclosed the assault to staff members and subsequently told officers he experienced no regrets. The 24-year-old’s case heard that auditory hallucinations ordered him to carry out the attack, which remarkably resulted in only minor injuries to the victim. He has avoided immediate imprisonment due to what was described as a remarkable improvement in his mental health since the incident occurred more than two years ago. Presiding over the case, Judge Nirmal Shant KC imposed a 12-month prison sentence suspended for two years, stating that this assault was nothing short of a savage attack on someone who was simply going about their day. The judge noted that O’Keefe struck him repeatedly, focusing on his head, and had consumed alcohol. The judge said he was fortunate the victim did not sustain more serious injuries and that when reviewing the footage, it was shocking. Prosecutor Chris Grabowski stated that both O’Keefe and the victim were residing at the same Nottingham mental health care home. He explained that on December 17, 2023, the victim was seated alone in a kitchen when O’Keefe passed by in the corridor, returned, and began the assault. The prosecutor continued that O’Keefe delivered two punches, initially knocking the victim down. He hovered over him and stamped on his head approximately 16 times until his footwear detached. After replacing his shoe, he bent down and struck the victim an additional 12 times, followed by another kick and stamp to the head. He then stood over the victim yelling before leaving. Upon leaving the room, he went to inform staff of his actions. The next day, during interview, he stated he had wanted to do it and felt no regret. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment, which notably revealed no fractures. O’Keefe, now residing on Victoria Road in Netherfield, subsequently admitted to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and has no prior convictions. Defense attorney Steve Grabowski indicated that since the incident, his client has been effectively managing his mental health and abstaining from alcohol. He stated that at the time, hallucinatory voices were directing him to act. The barrister added that O’Keefe believed failing to carry out these acts would result in punishment, though his progress since has been extraordinary. As part of the suspended sentence, the judge mandated 25 rehabilitation sessions and a 12-month mental health treatment program.