Violent Late-Night Mugging: Two Robbers Caged

"Cowards": Dugdale & Thomas

Two "dangerous offenders", who ganged up on a lone victim with a third mystery accomplice have been locked-up.

They targeted a man in his late twenties, who they punched and kicked multiple times – fracturing his cheekbone – before snatching his mobile phone and wallet.

Jaydan Dugdale, 20, (pic.l) of St. George’s Drive, Watford and Paul Thomas, 20, (pic.r.) of Woodford New Road, Walthamstow each received eight years. 

At Inner London Crown Court they were found guilty by a jury of robbery following a trial.

They will spend an extra two years on licence after their release.

The victim was attacked by Dugdale, Thomas and a third unidentified man in Raeburn Street, Brixton at around 2.15am on Saturday, September 7, last year.

He was punched and kicked several times in the chest and face over several minutes.

The victim received hospital treatment for facial injuries, including a broken cheekbone, for which he required surgery.

Witnesses in nearby properties called police. 

Officers attended and located Dugdale nearby a short time later. 

He was wearing distinctive red trainers, which witnesses also saw on the attacker.

Thomas was arrested by police in Raeburn Street.

Detective Constable Aisha Grainger, from the Central South Robbery and Burglary Team, said: “This was a cowardly, unprovoked attack on the victim, who was outnumbered and unfortunate enough to cross paths with Dugdale and Thomas, who were clearly looking for trouble that night.

“It was only down to luck that the victim was not more seriously injured.

“The judge recognised the severity of this attack in handing down these strong jail sentences, classing them both as dangerous offenders.”