UK man imprisoned for 3 years after pleaded guilty to assault Sikh community leader in Manchester

London, Oct 11: A 28-year-old UK man has been sentenced to three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the assault of 62-year-old Sikh community leader Avtar Singh in Manchester.

 

 

 

 

"Claudio Campos, 28, of Ladybarn Lane, Manchester appeared before the judge at Manchester Crown Court this afternoon (6 October), after pleading guilty to the assault of 62-year-old Avtar Singh. He was jailed for three years," the police said in a statement. Manchester Crown Court heard how on the evening of Jun 23 Avtar was walking home from work through the Tib Street area of the City Centre, when Campos, who was with his partner at the time, proceeded to walk up behind Avtar before violently punching him in the head.

 

 

 

 

 

Avtar fell into the middle of the road where he stayed unconscious until a passer-by called for an ambulance. He was taken to hospital where he has since remained, receiving treatment for a life-changing brain injury. "As part of the investigation, GMP released a public appeal on social media showing CCTV footage of the attack, and following intelligence received from the public, Campos, was located and taken into custody in September, where he admitted the assault," the police said.

 

 

In a statement, Avtar's family said they never imagined that Avtar would be the subject of such a heinous attack which has left him bed bound and in hospital for as long as he has been. "As a family, we are truly heartbroken and still struggle to come to terms with the reality of his future and the truth behind this crime. He didn't do anything to deserve this situation where he has permanently damaged his sight and lost complete mobility down his right side," the family said.