Train Passenger Permanently Deafened When Beaten Into Unconsciousness

Thug: Kamau

A train thug mercilessly beat another passenger, who suffered three strokes and is now permanently deafened by the unprovoked attack.

George Kamau, 28, beat and kicked the victim into unconsciousness before grabbing another passenger's walking crutch and using it to continue reigning blows down on the man.

At Inner London Crown Court he pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm on the victim at Enfield station on Saturday, March 2, last year.

Kamau, of Bluebell Avenue, Manor Park received an indefinite hospital order under the Mental Health Act.

Kamau was on a stationary train at the north London station when he saw the victim – a complete stranger - attempt to board the service.

He suddenly, in a completely unprovoked attack, started beating the stranger, kicking him several times to his head and causing him to collapse unconscious to the ground.

Other passengers who witnessed the attack rushed to the victim’s aid in a bid to protect him from Kamau’s blows.

One woman who attempted to help the man was approached by Kamau, who snatched her crutch from her and used it continue the vicious attack.

The victim was left covered in blood with his legs under the train while Kamau walked away, before returning to the train and taking a seat.

British Transport Police (BTP) were called and arrested Kamau at the scene.

The victim was hospitalised with life threatening injuries and suffered three strokes following the attack. 

He now has permanent hearing loss in both ears and significant scarring to his face.

Detective Constable Sophie Markham said: “This was a horrific and completely unprovoked attack on an innocent stranger.

“The victim has suffered a really traumatic ordeal and I hope that today’s outcome may in some small way assist with his continued recovery.

“The railway network and the wider community is a safer place now that Kamau is off the streets.”