A man who brutally assaulted two young women in a “sickening” attack has been sentenced to more than a decade behind bars.

Petr Priessnitz, 30, previously pleaded guilty to causing actual bodily harm and grievous bodily harm at Newcastle Central railway station on September 8, 2020.

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The court heard how Priessnitz lured the two vulnerable women to the carpark at the city’s railway station before subjecting one victim, who has since died, to a length assault, stamping on her face, smashing her front teeth and breaking her nose.

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He then assaulted the other victim when she attempted to help her friend.

Relentless Priessnitz continued his attack to the point one of the women lost consciousness.

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On Friday (March 3) he was sentenced in his absence at Newcastle Crown Court to 10 years and two months in jail.

Priessnitz fled the country after his incident and an international warrant for his arrest has already been requested with officers vowing to work to bring him back to the UK.

DS Graham Marshall-Batey investigating officer said: “The horrific injuries sustained in the attack left two innocent women mentally scarred by what happened that night.

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“Priessnitz' continued attempts to escape justice demonstrate that, despite pleading guilty to the offences, he has not a shred of remorse.

“But I have a message for him – Priessnitz, you can’t run forever and we will ensure you face justice for your actions.

“Priessnitz is an extremely dangerous individual and the fact that he will soon be behind bars makes Newcastle a safer place.”