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K-Dogg: ‘My attackers broke my body but my attackers didn’t break my heart – nor Bristol’s’
Six months on from a racist attack on a Southmead Hospital worker, the victim says “my attackers didn’t break my heart nor Bristol’s heart”.
21-year-old K-Dogg was walking home from work on Wednesday, July 22 2020, when he was struck by a car.
The occupants of the car shouted racist abuse at him before running off. K is still recovering from serious facial injuries and a broken leg and is being supported by a dedicated police family liaison officer SARI, Bristol’s anti-hate charity.
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Four men were arrested for the racially-aggravated attempted murder and are released under investigation.
“I and my team are working hard and painstakingly to build a case for charging those responsible for K’s horrendous injuries,” says detective inspector Danielle Underwood.
“We understand the frustration over the time this complex investigation is taking – we feel it too – but we’re determined to do this right to get justice for K.”
CCTV mages of damaged car were released as part of police investigation into the racist attack in Horfield. Photo: Avon and Somerset Police
Enquiries, including detailed forensic examinations, continue in close liaison with the Crown Prosecution Service.
CCTV footage of the car and photographs of the vehicle have been released to the public, and any potential witnesses have been encouraged to come forward.
“It is now six months since I survived a racially-aggravated attempted murder,” says K-Dogg. “A cowardly, brazen attack carried out in broad daylight. ‘
“My attackers broke my body. Their violence touched the soul of my family, friends, fellow Bristolians and beyond.
“But my attackers didn’t break my heart nor Bristol’s heart. It’s clearly only a matter of time until they are caught.”
K-Dogg was subject to an attempted murder in summer 2020. Photo: BBC
K adds: “I would again like to thank all those that came to my aid, administered care, sent me well wishes, donated money – including Bristol’s Massive attack – and those that continue to provide my medical care.
“Unfortunately for medical reasons I’m not able to return to my NHS duties just yet. But I’m bouncing back and hope to join them soon. Respect to my NHS colleagues who are fighting COVID-19.
“If you are reading this and can help the police catch my attackers, do the right and courageous thing and please do. Thank you.”
If anyone saw the collision, people running away from the scene or witnessed the blue Honda Accord being driven in the Monks Park Avenue area just beforehand the police urges you to call 101, quoting reference 5220163308.
Main photo: Avon and Somerset Police
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