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Broadmoor Patient Attacks Nurses, Remains High Risk
6 Dec
Summary
- Bravery, jailed for hurling child from Tate Modern, assaulted nurses.
- He attempts self-harm and poses significant danger to himself and others.
- Intensive supervision costs taxpayers millions annually.
Jonty Bravery, responsible for the shocking 2019 incident where he hurled a child from the Tate Modern, has been convicted of assaulting two nurses at Broadmoor Hospital. The 24-year-old, who is under constant supervision due to his extreme unpredictability and self-harm attempts, attacked the staff members while they intervened in a suicide attempt. This latest incident underscores the ongoing risks associated with Bravery.
Originally sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 15 years for attempted murder, Bravery was transferred from HMP Belmarsh to Broadmoor in 2023 for psychiatric treatment. His early life was marked by diagnosed autism and increasingly violent behavior, leading to multiple hospitalizations and secure placements. The severe injuries sustained by his young victim, who miraculously survived, continue to require extensive medical care and rehabilitation.
The intensive security and specialized care required for Bravery at Broadmoor come at a substantial cost, estimated to be many times the average prison inmate's annual expense. His continued presence in a high-security psychiatric setting highlights the challenges in managing individuals with severe mental health issues and a propensity for extreme violence, ensuring public safety while addressing complex care needs.
