Brutal Metal Bar Attack Lands Man Behind Bars for Four and a Half Years
A savage assault in the heart of London has landed Javier De Brito Jardim in jail for four and a half years. The 36-year-old viciously attacked his former co-worker with a metal bar, smashing the victim’s skull in a frenzied attack.
Chilling CCTV Captures Jardim’s Sinister Prep
In the small hours of 1 December 2024, CCTV caught Jardim wrapping himself in a white sheet on Cannon Street. He apparently thought this disguise would help him sneak undetected through the City of London streets. Jardim then headed straight to Poultry, where his victim worked.
Frenzied Assault Outside Workplace Leaves Victim Fighting for Life
Jardim lay in wait before launching his brutal rampage. He hammered the victim repeatedly with an iron bar, then punched and kicked him. The terrified victim scrambled away and called the police.
Hospital scans revealed a fractured skull and a brain bleed, requiring urgent surgery.
Workplace Grudge Fueled Violent Attack, Victim Claims
The victim told officers the attack was sparked by a nasty work dispute. Jardim had been drinking on the job and received a warning weeks earlier. He suspected the victim had reported him to their supervisors, fuelling his rage.
