Three convicted after Birmingham attack left one man with head injuries | News

A 19-year-old who suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2019 is still recovering

Three men have been sentenced after an attack in Birmingham which left another man with a serious head injury.

Nathan Gayle, Thomas Freeman and Chad Thompson were involved in the violence in School Road, Acocks Green, in September 2019.

The trio went on a coach trip to Blackpool and on the way back to Birmingham the driver reported more problems to his colleagues. Police say they included threats and broken glass bottles.

The driver asked if a colleague could meet him at the end of the trip to ensure his safety.

However, after Gayle, 33, Freeman, 36, and Thompson, 34, returned, they attacked the coach driver and his 19-year-old colleague was hit with an ax handle.

The teenager suffered a traumatic brain injury from which he is still recovering today.

Following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court, Gayle, of Birmingham, and Thompson, of no fixed address, were found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon on Tuesday (July 2).

Freeman, from Birmingham, pleaded guilty to actual bodily harm and the three men will be sentenced on August 15.

Thompson was found guilty in his absence and is now wanted for failing to attend court.

If you see Thompson, police are asking you to call 999 immediately, quoting crime reference 20BE/230362B/19.

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