Brutal Gang Attack in City Leaves Man Seriously Injured
Seven men—Akash Kumar, Macauley Smith, Riley Kavanagh, Thomas Jackson, Lewis Friel, Liam Askew, and Connor Moore—were involved in a savage assault in March 2019 that has left a victim with life-changing injuries.
Night Out Turns Nightmare
In the early hours, the victim and his friend were walking home after a night out when the group approached, hurling comments. When the victim responded, Thomas Jackson shoved him to the ground.
Surrounded, the man was mercilessly punched, kicked, and stamped on. His friend tried to protect him but was pushed down by Riley Kavanagh, who then joined in the attack.
Life-Altering Injuries
The victim was left unconscious with a broken nose and cheekbone, severe bruising, nerve damage, and blurred vision. The gang fled the scene but were later caught thanks to a CCTV appeal.
Justice Served: Sentences for the Attackers
- Liam Askew: 28 months for violent disorder and section 20 assault
- Lewis Friel: Five years for wounding, plus two years concurrent for violent disorder
- Thomas Jackson: Five years and eight months for wounding, plus 27 months concurrent for violent disorder
- Riley Kavanagh: Four years consecutive, added to an existing nine-year term for wounding
- Connor Moore: Five years for wounding, plus two years concurrent for violent disorder
- Macauley Smith: Two years and two months for violent disorder, plus 20 months concurrent for grievous bodily harm
- Akash Kumar: Sentencing set for 21 July at Warwick Crown Court
PC Sunny Sahota slammed the attackers: “This was a horrific and violent attack in which the victim was set upon by the group like a pack of wild animals, leaving him unconscious. The victim has had to endure this for four years but now has finally got justice. We hope he finally has closure and can move forward with his life.”
