Two men have been jailed for their part in an unprovoked attack of a man in Manchester City Centre.
Muneer Hassan, 22, of Clifford Court, Old Trafford, was jailed for 32 months after being found guilty of attempted section 18 assault.
Muestafa Hassan, 23, of Brunswick Road, Sheffield, was jailed for 28 months after being found guilty of attempted section 18 assault and theft.
The court heard how in the early hours of the 6th February this year, the victim, a man in his 20s, left a night club on Well Street when he was set upon by four men unknown to him. The men then subjected him to an attack which left him with severe bruising to his face after being kicked numerous times to the head. While he lay unconscious, the offenders proceeded to spit on the victim while Muestafa Hassan stole his mobile phone.
The assault was captured on CCTV and following an investigation by GMPs Operation Valiant team, four suspects were arrested at addresses in Manchester and Sheffield. One of the men received a suspended sentence with the other being sentenced at a later date.
Police Constable Jack Lenihan-Smith, of Operation Valiant, said: “This was a vicious and harrowing attack on an innocent man who had been enjoying a night out in the city. The offenders have shown little remorse for their actions and we’re pleased that they are now facing justice.
“Our team worked hard to make sure we secured charges on these men, which involved a detailed trawl throughout the CCTV in the City Centre, which ultimately led to us being able to match CCTV footage up with footage from inside the night club the offenders visited.
“Following this we executed four warrants simultaneously with assistance from the forces Critical Wanted Unit, leading to key evidence such as mobile phones, clothing and identification documents being recovered from the offenders homes.
“I hope today’s sentencing sends out a message that we will not just sit back and let innocent members of the public feel un safe in our city and be subjected to such appalling attacks. We will find you and make sure that you face the consequences of your actions”.
