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Update given on police investigation into Cambridge fan’s attackers as his death is announced

An update has been given on a police investigation into a Cambridge United fan’s attackers as his death is announced by his family and club.

It was on Wednesday the 21st of October that the League Two side sent their condolences to the friends and family of Simon Dobbins.

Simon was left with brain damage after being attacked following a Cambridge game against Southend United back in 2015.

No one should go to a football game and have their life robbed of them like that.

Essex Police have announced it will assess the need for ‘further action’ against the men who left a Cambridge United fan with life-changing injuries following the news of his death.

Simon Dobbin, a much loved dad of three, was left permanently brain damaged after his head was stamped on in a 90 second attack by a group of thugs.

Cambridge United announced the news of his passing Wednesday afternoon in a post on Twitter, which read: “It is with a heavy heart that Cambridge United can confirm we have received the devastating news that Simon Dobbin sadly passed away at home this morning.

“Sweet dreams Simon. Forever a U.

“The thoughts of everybody at Cambridge United are with his wife Nicole, daughter Emily and his closest family and friends.

“We ask supporters to leave their messages of condolence for Simon’s family at this difficult time. Rest in Peace Simon.”

Now, in the wake of his passing, Essex Police have released a statement saying officers will review their initial investigation to establish the need for further action.

Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Jennings said: “Our thoughts go to Simon’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“We will review the initial investigation to establish whether we need to take any further action.”

Simon’s wife, Nicole, has previously complained about the length of the sentences handed to the 13 men who attacked Simon after the match on March the 21st.

The attack left Simon unable to walk, talk or control his movements. He needed constant care.

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My husband. The love of my life. The first photo was taken at a football match 21 March 2015 – Southend United v Cambridge United. He was the victim of an unprovoked, brutal attack after the match, by a gang of 12 + football hooligans. They all went to prison, only two are still there. The NHS pay for his 24 hour care. He can’t walk, can’t talk, is fed through a tube, has a catheter. He can’t cuddle me, tell me he loves me and everything will be okay. I miss him so much. I am campaigning for a change in the law – for offenders who cause life changing injuries to pay contributions for the care of their victims for the rest of their lives to the NHS. There has to be a deterrent. The justice system let’s too many victims down. Please sign my petition. Link in bio. #petition #change.org #victimsupport #mrshinch #diysos #getitdone #nhscontinuinghealthcare #nhs #emergencyservices #justice #simondobbin #letsendfootballviolence #youllneverwalkalone #dothecrimedothetime #makecriminalspay #hincharmy #signthepetition #elbowgrease

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Nicole told the Mirror this year: “It feels like a slap in the face. Every time I look at Simon, I can see the damage they caused him.

“They are monsters. They didn’t give any consideration to what they were doing.

“They didn’t care what impact they’d have on somebody else’s life and now it’s like ‘I’ve done my time. I can forget about this, now move on’. We don’t have that luxury. We have to continue to fight every day.”

Of the 25 men who reportedly set upon Simon, nine were convicted for violent disorder. They were sentenced on July 17 2017;

Now, in the wake of Simon’s death, Essex Police have released a statement saying officers will review their initial investigation to establish the need for further action.

Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Jennings said: “Our thoughts go to Simon’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“We will review the initial investigation to establish whether we need to take any further action.”

Simon’s wife, Nicole, has previously complained about the length of the sentences handed to the 13 men who ambushed Simon after the match on March 21.

The attack left Simon unable to walk, talk or control his movements.

Nicole told the Mirror this year : “It feels like a slap in the face. Every time I look at Simon, I can see the damage they caused him.

“They are monsters. They didn’t give any consideration to what they were doing.

“They didn’t care what impact they’d have on somebody else’s life and now it’s like ‘I’ve done my time. I can forget about this, now move on’. We don’t have that luxury. We have to continue to fight every day.”

Of the 25 men who reportedly set upon Simon, nine were convicted for violent disorder. They were sentenced on July 17 2017;

  • Ryan Carter, of no fixed address or occupation was sentenced to five years in prison
  • Thomas Randell, a consumer credit employee of Seaforth Avenue, Southend was sentenced to five years in prison
  • Alexander Woods, of Fairmead Avenue, Southend and no occupation was sentenced to five years in prison
  • Jamie Chambers, a removals operative, of Southchurch Avenue, Southend was sentenced to four years in prison
  • Lewis Courtnell, a fence installer, of Stadium Road, Southend was sentenced to three and a half years in prison
  • Scott Nicholls, a construction worker, of Little Spenders, Basildon was sentenced to three and a half years in prison
  • Matthew Petchey, unemployed, formerly of Lascelles Gardens, Rochford was sentenced to three and a half years in prison
  • James Woods, a chef, of Fairmead Avenue, Westcliff was sentenced to three and a half years in prison
  • Rhys Pullen, a telecommunications engineer of Bridge Road, Wickford, was sentenced to 16 months

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PLEASE SHARE. This is my husband Simon Dobbin. On 15th March 2015 he was the victim of a brutal attack by 12 + gang members after a football match. He was beaten until his heart stopped beating – paramedics saved his life but he suffered irreversible hypoxic brain damage. This was an unprovoked attack, the thugs who did this planned it. Simon is a loving father and husband. He served for 9 years in the RAF. Almost 5 years later and he remains unable to talk, walk and eat. He needs 24 hour care. All but 3 of the thugs who did this are out of prison. The remaining 3 are out early next year. They then continue to live their lives, it is Simon and his family who have the life sentence. I am campaigning for ‘Simon’s Law’ – if you are charged and found guilty of a violent public disorder, causing harm to another, a percentage of your earnings or benefits is taken to pay towards the care of the victim for life. Why should the public continue to pay for Simon’s care? His round the clock care is funded by NHS continuing healthcare. We had planned so much, last year we celebrated 20 years of marriage – we were supposed to celebrate in Australia. Instead I spend my days caring for the love of my life, in every single aspect of his daily living. Our daughter is training to be a paramedic, she would love nothing more than to hear her Dad tell her how proud he is. Please sign my petition, I need 100,000 signatures to get this discussed in parliament. Link in bio. #simondobbin #diysos #simonslaw #justice #judgerinderscrimestories #change.org #justicefordobbo #protectouremergencyservices #letsendfootballviolence #unitedwestandagainsthate #unitedwestandagainstviolence #saveournhs #paramedic #police #makeoffenderspay #CUFC #liverpoolfc #thismorning #southendunited #tracheostomycare #nhscontinuinghealthcare #bbclookeast #loveofmylife #bbcradio #itvnews

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