Thursday 6 October 2022 07:31 PM Violent thug, 28, who punched a Sikh leader in horrific daylight attack is ... trends now
A violent thug who punched a Sikh leader in a horrific daylight attack that left him with life-changing brain injuries has been jailed for three years.
Claudio Campos, 28, approached the Avtar Singh, 62, from behind before violently punching him in the head in the centre of Manchester's Northern Quarter on June 23 earlier this year.
Mr Singh, who was walking home from work with his partner at the time, fell unconscious in the middle of the road following the attack - where he remained until a member of the public called 999.
He was subsequently rushed to hospital, where remains more than three months later, having suffered a life changing brain injury.
Campos, of Ladybarn Lane, Manchester, was jailed for three years at Manchester Crown Court today, having earlier pleaded guilty to assault.
Speaking after the sentencing today, Mr Singh's family paid tribute to the 'truly brilliant, gentle and kind human being'.
In a statement, they said: 'When our dad came to this country over 30 years ago, he never imagined that he 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.
Campos, of Ladybarn Lane, Manchester, was jailed for three years at Manchester Crown Court today
'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.
'Although we will never get the strong powerful man, who is the light of our lives back, we are satisfied with the result given by the court today.
“Avtar is a truly brilliant, gentle and kind human being who has spent his whole life looking after everyone around him. He is a
