Brothers Grim: Thirteen Years Each For Battering Drinking Buddy

"No Mercy": James & Wesley Henry

Two brothers have been jailed for battering a drinking-partner with bottles, leaving the man for dead with a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain.

The 40 year-old victim, a construction worker at Tottenham Hotspur FC's new stadium, drank in a pub local with the pair, even buying them drinks, before he was savagely set-upon.

James Henry, 26, and Wesley Henry, 24, both of Castleford Close, Tottenham were each sentenced to thirteen years imprisonment after pleading guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm.

CCTV footage captured the moment the brothers, plus two unknown accomplices, turned on the victim shortly after 4.35am on Wednesday, September 16.

The victim was surrounded, with the brothers brandishing glass bottles.

As the victim tried to step away he was punched to the ground by Wesley before being glassed over the head by James.

Wesley then returned to the victim and kicked him repeatedly in the head whilst he was lying unconscious.

The men then steal his gold chain and rifle through his pockets before making off.

A passing member of the public contacted police and the London Ambulance Service after they spotted the lifeless victim, assuming he had been hit by a car due to the severity of his injuries.

The victim suffered life changing injuries including a fractured skull, a bleed to the brain, and facial injuries.

Investigating officers pieced together the attack with CCTV footage and both suspects were identified with the assistance of forensic evidence.

Wesley claimed in interview that his heavy use of cannabis played a role in his actions.

The victim suffered permanent facial disfigurement and requires ongoing treatment for anxiety, dizziness and blurred vision as a result of the savage attack.

Two additional men, seen taking part in the assault, are being sought by police.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Pembe Rayif from North Area CID said: "This was a savage attack which appeared to be completely unprovoked.

“The victim is clearly trying to get away from all the males but was set upon by them all prior to receiving the first strike from Wesley.

“Once unconscious and helpless on the ground, the group target his head showing no mercy and even returning to steal his chain and search his pockets for valuables.

“I hope this verdict goes some small way to helping the victim move on from such a harrowing attack."