A man who brutally bashed a 17 year old boy for a causing a minor car accident in a carpark has escaped jail after appearing in court on Thursday.

Matthew Annen Bailey, 29, of Toronto south of Newcastle gave his victim, Jesse Chapman, two black eyes after a minor traffic accident in July.

The Herald reported that the victim was punched in the head at least six times, and dragged from his car by his hair.

When he tried to apologise and tell Bailey that he would pay for it he was met with more violence.

'You will pay for it all right,' Bailey said.

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Bruised: Jesse's injuries after he was bashed by Bailey

Escaped jail: Matthew Annen Bailey, 29, of Toronto, south of Newcastle avoided court recently after bashing a 17-year-old boy who caused a minor car accident

He then unleashed three more punches to his victim's head.

The wounds are healed but the family have been left hurt by the justice system.

The victim's mother, Kathy Chapman, spoke outside the court calling the sentence an 'injustice'. 'I think the community needs to see a suitable punishment for someone that violent.

'The court had an opportunity to send a message to the community that this sort of violence is not acceptable.

Hospital: He went to hospital for his injuries, which were caused after he hit another car in Newcastle

Sorry: Jesse was punched further after apolgoising and saying he would pay for the damage

'They are learning to drive, they are young; they are going to make mistakes.

During the attack Mr Chapman pleaded with his attacker and offered to repair the damage he had caused.

The dark bruising and lacerations to his face were well-documented and published on Facebook shortly after the incident.

Accident: The damage to Jesse's car following the accident

Bailey was ordered into a nine month intensive correction order (ICO) in place of prison.