**Laughing Thugs Mount Pavement to Knock Down Cyclist**
In a disturbing incident caught on camera, laughing thugs were seen mounting the pavement in a car to deliberately knock down a cyclist who was identified as Julian Ford. The assailant, Patrick James, aged 22 from Lawrence Weston, Bristol, recorded the attack on his phone. The shocking discovery was made as detectives were investigating James for another hit-and-run incident involving NHS worker Katungua Tjitendero just ten days later. Police described the attacks as linked incidents.
James, along with his accomplice Phillip Adams, aged 26 from Eastleigh Road, Southmead, was found guilty of conspiracy to cause intentional grievous bodily harm (GBH) to Mr. Tjitendero. Furthermore, James was also convicted of intentionally causing GBH to Mr. Ford.
The perpetrators failed to stop at the scene after carrying out the attack on the cyclist. The horrifying footage sheds light on the dangerous and unacceptable behaviour exhibited by these individuals, causing concern and outrage within the community.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the significant impact of reckless and malicious actions, highlighting the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their crimes. The callous nature of the attack has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for justice to be served swiftly.
Authorities are urging members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation and ensure that those responsible face the full force of the law. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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Byline: This article was reported by Holly Patrick for Independent TV on Monday, 30 September 2024, at 16:04 BST.