Attacker jailed for five years after kicking victim in head multiple times in centre of Peterborough
A man who launched a “vicious” attack on a pubgoer in Peterborough three days before Christmas has been jailed.
Cambridgeshire police say that Abdiftah Ahmed (27) attacked the victim who had just left a pub in Broadway and was looking for a taxi in the early morning.
A police spokesperson said: “Ahmed dragged the man, who was in his 40s, to the ground and kicked him multiple times to the head.
"He then walked away but returned with his mobile phone and appeared to take a photo or video of the victim before kicking him twice more.
“Onlookers came to the victim’s aid, and he was taken to hospital with a broken nose and injuries to his face which required surgery.”
The spokesperson said that during an investigation, a police officer was able to identify Ahmed from CCTV footage.
Police say that Ahmed was arrested and data from his mobile phone confirmed he was in the area at the time of the attack, which took place at about 12.35am on December 22, 2019.
Ahmed, of Brantwood Road, Luton, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on October 26, 2020.
Police say that he was jailed for five years at Cambridge Crown Court on August 4 having admitted a lesser charge of causing grievous bodily harm without intent.
Afterwards, Det Sgt Sarah Morgan said: “This was a vicious and unprovoked attack on a man who was simply trying to get home after a night out.
“It was a distressing experience for the victim and I’m pleased Ahmed has finally faced justice after a protracted court process.”