Police search for second man in ‘brutal attack’

POLICE have released a picture of a man they would like to talk to after a “shockingly brutal attack” in Uxbridge that left the victim in a coma.

The assault occurred near a pub in Uxbridge High Street, shortly after 3am on Saturday August 17, 2019.

CCTV footage of the attack shows a man kicking and stamping on the victim’s head several times.

The victim of the assault, a 34-year-old man, was in a coma for 17 days after he suffered a skull fracture and a bleed on the brain.

He is now out of hospital but has had to learn to walk again and is still suffering physically and psychologically from the attack.

The main aggressor was quickly identified as Jay Fletcher, 28, of Ennerdale Close, Feltham.

He was arrested on Friday August 23, 2019 and charged two days later.

On Tuesday February 25, Fletcher was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court to 12 years’ imprisonment after he was found guilty of section 18 GBH with intent.

The judge ordered he must serve at least eight years of his sentence in jail.

A second man, who held the victim’s head so Fletcher could kick it, has yet to be identified.

Detective Constable Oliver Mallett, the lead investigator, said: “This was a shockingly brutal attack in which a man was repeatedly kicked in the head.

“I am glad that Jay Fletcher has been brought to justice for his part in the attack and will now spend at least eight years in jail.

“However, the other individual who took part in the assault has not been identified and I would appeal for anyone who recognises the man pictured to contact us.

“This incident has left the victim with life-changing injuries and justice will not be fully achieved in this case unless we can arrest and prosecute both people involved in this attack.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC.

The police would like anyone with information on this man to get in touch

Please quote CAD 1164/17AUG. To give information anonymously, contact independent charity Crimestoppers online at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.