Viper Report post Posted July 19, 2007 I rang my brother, haven't spoken for some time, and his wife answered. She said she has wanted to ring me for ages but my brother wouldn't let her. She then told me the most awful news. A month ago when he was on his way home from work (he's a train driver) at 1am, some yobs started shouting at him. He was all alone so just carried on walking. The next thing he knew he was in hospital. The b******ds had hit him over the head, knocking him unconcious and while one of the six (from eye witness statements) held him up the rest kicked his face in. He has a broken jaw, had to have his front teeth wired back in, stiches in his exploded mouth and has lost some saliver glands. He can't go to work until they are sure he doesn't have epilepsy as a result and may need plastic surgery. I sobbed my heart out when she was telling me. Why would anyone do that? They didn't even take his money or phone and they were still there watching when the person who saw it called the ambulance and police, and when they arrived. The police asked them if they saw anything but they said no and the police let them walk away, despite the eye witness saying he thought it was them. (he couldn't be absolutly sure as he was on a bridge over the railway when he saw it happening.) My brother is only a small man, just a bit taller than me 5ft 5, and is in no way offensive, he is mild mannered and quiet. This world is such an awful place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooke Report post Posted July 19, 2007 this is terrible so sorry for you and your brother i hope he makes a full recovery <'> Brooke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barefoot wend Report post Posted July 19, 2007 Viper That's awful news! I hope your brother makes a speedy recovery. Barefoot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted July 19, 2007 Shocking news. I hope the people who did it are caught - somehow. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenT Report post Posted July 19, 2007 So sorry Viper, I really hope he'll be OK. Karen x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llisa32 Report post Posted July 19, 2007 Really sorry to hear that Viper....Hope your brother makes a full recovery lots of <'> <'> Take care Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Matthew Baker Report post Posted July 19, 2007 I hope he manages to make a full recover and the culprits are located and brought to justice. <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted July 19, 2007 Really sorry to hear that Viper. Hope he makes a full recovery. <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted July 19, 2007 Viper, what a dreadful world we live in, your poor brother, I hope he recovers very soon. This must have been a terrible shock for you so take care of yourself too. Clare x x x <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynden Report post Posted July 20, 2007 That sort of thing makes me feel sick :-( I just dont get what pleasure anyone can get from doing that to another human being. Its not just a kicking - it'll change your brothers (and your families) whole lives - b***ards. Your poor poor brother - I hope he recovers okay. ((hugs)) Lynne x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted July 20, 2007 Viper <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindy-lou Report post Posted July 20, 2007 Thats awful,hope he recovers quickly <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted July 20, 2007 Thank you for all your good wishes. The irony of it is, my brother is the health and safty rep for his depot and he is the 4th man to be attacked like this. He has been campaigning to get better provision for the depot since the first attack. They wanted a covered walkway and taxi service home until the culprits are caught. Since my brother was attacked all this has now been provided. His solicitor say's he can sue the pants off them but e is reluctant to do so in case he causes bad feeling in the company. I don't think I would think twice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted July 20, 2007 That's awful Viper . Hope they catch the people responsible. Annie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frangipani Report post Posted July 20, 2007 Hi Viper <'> >< <'> I am soooo sorry. this is really terrible. Is it possible there may be some CCTV footage they usually have things like this on archives. They may find the group. Its just not safe out late these days, especially when there are groups like this around. Surely they are known, surely something in the local paper retracing the nights asking people to recall things. Surely someone would come forward. CCTV camera's are around more than you would imagine. This is just awful this is the problem with youth and drugs and alcohol, it makes them very unpredictable. Hope your brother makes a full recovery. It may take some time though. Thinking of you <'> Fx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs.ddh Report post Posted July 20, 2007 So sorry to hear about your brother, Viper. And I hope there is CCTV footage as Frangipani suggested. People like that need to be brought to account for what they have done. (Then throw away the key...) Wishing you and him all the best. ddh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted July 20, 2007 viper <'> <'> your poor brother,really hope they catch who did this <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
