Change in the sentence for a violent public disorder

These thugs have intentionally beaten a man to an inch of his life and caused serious harm and suffering to the family. They have probably hurt people before and will do again in the future. This punishment does not reflect to suffering caused to the family. Maybe they should be forced to live like the victim. When will life be properly protected and valued. These scum will have to answer to the lord. Our society won't punish them appropriately which generally means the population isn't safe from these type of thugs, and victims and their families, are the real innocent loosers. Mrs Dobbin has showed incredible strength and dignity throughout. I will pray for you and I wish you a safe, healthy and happy future.

Joke 5 years probably do half of that

punishment does not fit the crime

Property is valued higher than the sanctity of Life, Value above Violence.

Not only has Simon's quality of life been terminated but his incredible wife is now in a situation that she could never have envisaged. Certainly time to protiect the victim and their cares/family and to send a deterrent message to other thugs.

Not only has Simon's quality of life been terminated but his incredible wife is now in a situation that she could never have envisaged. Certainly time to protiect the victim and their cares/family and to send a deterrent message to other thugs.

They should have been flogged untill they begged for mercy

All our laws are in need of serious updates especially this one!

I understand that a sentence longer than 4 months is automatically halved in which case 2-1/2 years would only be served for a 5 year sentence which reduces the maximum of 5 years to only 2-1/2. This poor couple have a life sentence which is grossly unfair.

Time to look after the victims rather than the thugs

Hang the bastards.

They were all complicit in this attack. Let them suffer as Simon is now suffering. Take away all their privileges for a MINIMUM of 10 years and give them a lifetime ban on attending any football matches.

Punishment fits the crime. Your husband has a life sentence therefore his perpetrators should have the same. Good luck with your quest!!

This is a dreadful life sentence for this innocent man and his family .Those who commited it should be made to have the same.

Sentences need to be reviewed this is a travestyof justice A family has lost their life Also their main man who they adore as husband father & friend Government sort the justice service OUT

Send them away for life, short sentencing is no deterent , or bring back flogging it may be the only thing those sort of people understand.

Must be changed.

These thugs should have been charged with attempted murder and received sentences accordingly. 15 years would seem more just.

Extreamly disturbed how thugs who ruined this poor father and husband life can continue their normal life after a short sentence. What message does this send out!! Increase sentences to minimum 15 years each. Protect the public from people like this for once.

As a nation (and notwithstanding the complexities of the law) we are too lenient on those who cause life changing injuries.