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Fare Dodger Jailed for Life-Threatening Station Assault
5 Feb
Summary
- A fare dodger received a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
- The attack left the victim with life-threatening injuries.
- The assault occurred at London Bridge station during an attempted fare evasion.
Rikki Holmes, 33, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for a brutal attack that left a man with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on August 20, 2023, at London Bridge station when Holmes attempted to bypass the ticket barrier without payment.
When bystander Ian McQueen intervened by grabbing Holmes's collar, Holmes retaliated violently. He punched Mr. McQueen, causing him to fall and hit his head. Holmes continued the assault, punching and kicking the motionless victim.
The severe injuries sustained by Mr. McQueen included a brain bleed, fractured jaw, broken nose, fractured rib, and two collapsed lungs, necessitating a lengthy hospital stay. Holmes was arrested following a media appeal and later convicted of grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon, and drug offenses. Investigators noted the victim posed no threat during the ongoing assault.
