Man charged with 2015 New Year assault which left man in coma
A man has been charged after a savage attack at a New Year's Eve party four years ago.
Jason Webb was left in a coma and fighting for his life after he was repeatedly kicked in the head following a dispute in Kernthorpe Road, in Kings Heath, on January 1, 2015.
Jason suffered devastating neurological injuries, meaning he has difficulty communicating with his family and requires round-the-clock medical care.
On Thursday, Adam Taylor, 29, of Baverstock Road, Druids Heath, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court charged with assault.
Detective Inspector Jim Colclough, from West Midlands Police Force CID, said: "We understand the devastating impact this assault has had on Jason and his family and we are still actively investigating the attack.
“Our enquiries have been extensive and this charge is a positive step forward in the investigation but we still need people to come forward and tell us exactly what happened that night.
"We believe he was attacked in the street and left there until he was found by passers-by the next morning at around 8am.
“They may be afraid but I can reassure them that we will ensure that they are dealt with confidentially. For Jason and for his family, please do the right thing and come forward."
In November 2016, Jason's family issued a plea for his attackers to come forward so the family could move on with their lives.
At the time, his Auntie Jackie said: "As a mother, I struggle to understand how the mother of the people responsible can live their life knowing what they have done to Jason and not feel any sense of shame or guilt. I would beg them to do the right thing so we can find some justice and peace for Jason .
“Jason is a fun loving uncle who is adored by his niece and nephew and they still find it difficult to understand that their uncle will never be able to play with them again.
“We want Jason to keep some of his dignity so we don’t want to go into detail how his life is now, but we will say this – his life will never be the same.
“Potentially he will struggle to walk again and have difficulty in communicating and he is partially blind in one eye and his hearing is impaired. This is extremely upsetting for Jason and for all his family and friends.”
While in 2017, Crimestoppers offered a reward of up to £5,000 for information that lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to call West Midlands Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
