Guilty: Stephen Gordon
The attack was captured on CCTV
http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,, ... 43,00.htmlA man who attacked a frail 96-year-old great-grandfather on a tram, leaving him blind in one eye, has been spared a jail sentence. Stephen Gordon, 44, has instead been given a three year supervision order by Croydon Crown Court.
CCTV images of the assault have been released by British Transport Police.
Gordon, of Croydon, south London, punched the victim - who needs two walking sticks to get around - in the face.
Detective Sergeant Darren Stenning said: "This was a particularly nasty attack on an elderly man who was obviously very frail and was physically not able to defend himself.
"The blow to the victim's head caused serious injury, which has resulted in the victim losing sight in one eye.
"And unfortunately since this assault, the victim's health has deteriorated and he now resides in a care home."
The attack took place on a tram between Sandilands and East Croydon on December 14 last year.
Gordon had tried to push past the victim, who was standing in the aisle leaning on his walking sticks.
As he squeezed under the pensioner's arms his hat was knocked off and he reacted by swearing at the man and punching him in the face.
Police said two school children who were on the tram chased Gordon and later gave evidence against him.
Gordon, who was arrested by police in January, was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm during an earlier trial.
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