Apology accepted

23rd April 2010

A group of hooligans who beat up a man in front of his wife and six year old daughter have avoided going to prison - for apologising to the victim.

Tomasz J. and his family were driving to a friend’s house when the gang of teenagers blocked the road and began attacking the car. Upon leaving the vehicle, the victim was beaten and his wife was also threatened.

After arrest, each offender wrote a letter of apology to the victim highlighting their regrets and stating they promised to improve their behaviour.

Instead of prison, the gang received suspended sentences and have been ordered to pay compensation to the victim, who says he has forgiven them.

“It’s an unusual situation, ...