TWO men were jailed this morning for savagely beating a “vulnerable” man after smashing down the door of his Barnet flat.

Liam Sizer, 26, of Tudor Road, Barnet, was jailed for ten months for leading the assault on Jason Barrack at his home in Lynch Road in August 2008.

Richard Spall, 23, of Hedley Ridge, Barnet, whose partner is expecting their second child, was also jailed for six months for his part in the brutal assault which left the victim with nasty facial injuries.

The pair gained entry to the flats by buzzing through to Mr Barrack and saying they lived in another flat and had forgotten their keys.

When Mr Barrack allowed them in they ran up to his flat and kicked his door down and then attacked him on his bed.

Wood Green Crown Court heard Spall, who has problems with alcohol, could “not remember” his part in the attack, because he was drunk at the time.

His barrister, Paul Pretty, added: “He has shown remorse, taken on board what has occurred and has some empathy with the victim in this matter.

“He has made a number of attempts to change from the person he was. He is now in full time employment and he is working hard.

“He made a serious mistake in committing this offence but it's something he shows remorse for.”

Sizer's barrister Mark Stevens told the court: “He's accepted full responsibility and said he was the main player.

“He's got a new job and we have submitted a reference from his employer which shows how valued he is as an employee.

“He really enjoys the work and has a lot to give, and he can give a lot more to his partner and son. “His father died and that affected him greatly as well, it means he's more determined to be a father to his son.”

In sentencing them Judge Fraser Morrison said: “This person you assaulted was and is a vulnerable member of society.

“He has his difficulties and he still suffers the results of the assault you perpetrated on him.

“It's the duty of the court to protect people like him, your assault was unwarranted.”

Both men pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm with intent and were told they would serve half their sentences in prison.