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Four men charged after NHS worker hit by car
Four men have been charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm after a man was hit by a motorist as he walked home from work.
Katungua Tjitendero suffered “significant” injuries including a broken leg and nose and facial injuries on July 22, 2020 in Monks Park Avenue, Horfield.
The 24-year-old NHS worker, who is now recovering physically and has since been able to return to work, also reported being racially abused.
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After a two-year investigation, the men now facing charges are Phillip Adams, 25, of Southmead, Patrick James, 21, of Lawrence Weston, Jordan McCarthy, 21 of Lawrence Weston and Daniel Whereatt, 49, of Bedminster.
A fifth man who was arrested in connection with the investigation faces no further action, Avon and Somerset Police said.
Patrick James also faces a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in connection with a similar incident. In 2020, a vehicle mounted the pavement on Broadlands Drive, Lawrence Weston, injuring a man on a bicycle and failing to stop.
The cyclist, a man in his fifties, was hospitalised for treatment to injuries including fractured ribs, a collapsed lung and bruising.
Senior investigating officer detective superintendent Mike Buck said: “We understand the length of time this complex investigation has taken has been difficult and frustrating, taking its toll on Katungua and his family.”
Adams, James, McCarthy and Whereatt are due to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on June 27.
Main photo: Betty Woolerton
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