A CLUB-goer, who was punched once in an unprovoked attack, has been left needing hearing aids and spectacles.

Paul German fell backwards from the blow and was knocked unconscious suffering bruising and bleeding on the brain.

He was hospitalised for two weeks but the affect of the brain injuries mean he now needs the aids for his hearing and sight.

Mr German, 39, told Liverpool Crown Court how adversely he has been affected by the attack, both physically and mentally.

He said he used to think he was a strong positive person but he is now a "nervous wreck" and feels "scared and fragile."

The attack took place in the city centre almost a year ago and he has only returned to his job, working with children, two weeks ago.

Jailing his attacker, Roy Croft, for 20 months the judge, Recorder Andrew McLoughlin said that while the attack only involved one blow it had had serious consequences for the victim.

Croft, 40, of Parkside Road, Tranmere, pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Simon Duncan, prosecuting, told the court that the incident took place about 5am on November 27 after Mr German and his partner John Miller left the Heaven Bar in Victoria Street to get a taxi.

As Mr Miller got into a cab Croft walked up to the victim and punched him in the face.

Croft left the scene in a cab but after a press release appeared in the media he voluntarily went to a police station two days later.

John Ballam, defending, said that Croft, who has previous convictions, had alcohol and mental health problems.

There had been a misunderstanding over the taxi and he is remorseful and ashamed.