A MAN was left with 'life-threatening head injuries' following an attack in Maidenhead.
Kevin Sanghera, 35, of London Road, Slough, was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for two years, at Reading Crown Court yesterday (May 31).
He was also sentenced to an unpaid work requirement and a curfew as well as being ordered to pay compensation to the victim.
A jury unanimously found Sanghera guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent, following a nine-day trial.
The attack happened just after 4am on December 28, 2019, Sanghera was on Queen Street after a night out in Maidenhead.
He punched the victim, a man in his twenties, in the face and caused him to collapse to the ground.
Sanghera then attempted to lunge towards another man but was held back by others.
After he saw the victim was unconscious, Sanghera left in a taxi.
The victim suffered life-threatening head injuries – he was in a coma for more than a week and underwent brain surgery.
He was discharged from hospital a month later but requires ongoing treatment.
Sanghera was spoken to by police later the same day and denied seeing any altercations.
He was then arrested the following day and charged on May 15, 2020.
At his trial, Sanghera denied punching the victim in the face, claiming he pushed the victim.
This account was rejected by the jury as dash-cam footage clearly showed he punched the victim’s face.
In the footage, bystanders could be heard asking why Sanghera had hit the victim and he can be heard replying: “He called my brother an idiot.”
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Investigating officer Detective Constable Chris Jamieson, of Windsor and Maidenhead CID, said: “I’m grateful to the brave witnesses who stepped in to stop this unprovoked assault, then later attended court to give their accounts.
“Kevin Sanghera had multiple opportunities to tell police what had happened, but instead chose to hide the truth.
“Fortunately, the dash-cam footage obtained in this investigation showed the assault in graphic detail, leading to Sanghera’s charge and conviction.
“The victim is still receiving treatment for his injuries and I wish him the very best for his recovery.”
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