A man has been jailed for attacking a friend with a machete, leaving him with life-changing injuries.

William Miller, 43, carried out the assault at his own home in Whitehawk Close, Brighton, East Sussex, in July.

He was found guilty of wounding with intent and grievous bodily harm with intent and on Thursday was sentenced to 13 years and four months in prison, plus a further three years and eight months on licence.

The judge at Lewes Crown Court also imposed a restraining order on him.

Police said the attack occurred when Miller and the victim, a 36-year-old man, returned to the property after drinking together.

An argument over the use of a phone charger turned violent and the victim suffered lacerations to his head, back and hands.

He managed to call 999, and the call operator heard Miller in the background saying: “I’ll cut you off right here.”

He fled before officers arrived, but later turned himself in.

Investigating officer Emily Farley said: “Miller carried out a violent assault with a machete, leaving his victim seriously injured.

“We are glad that a dangerous criminal has been taken off our streets.”