A terrifying incident outside a house in Weymouth, Dorset, left 26-year-old father and builder Jack Kent gravely injured after a car, used as a “highly dangerous weapon,” slammed into him.
Thrown 20 feet into the air, Jack landed face-first in a neighbor’s garden, suffering a severe brain injury.
His friend, Ross Whitehouse, was also targeted, as the car’s driver, Leon Fowler, continued the assault by dragging Ross into the road and repeatedly punching him.
Disturbing CCTV Footage Reveals the Brutality
CCTV footage captured the shocking moment Jack was struck, showing him flying over a wall.
Watching the footage, Jack expressed disbelief at his survival, remarking, “I thought, ‘Wow, I’m lucky to be alive.’”
Following the impact, he lay unconscious, struggling to breathe through his blood, with his nose visibly flattened by the force.
With no memory of the attack, Jack was rushed to the hospital, placed in an induced coma, and spent two weeks in intensive care.
His injuries required significant reconstructive surgeries to repair fractures in his face and arm.
A Painful Journey to Recovery
Describing the extent of his injuries, Jack shared that his nose now contains metal, and his jaw was wired shut.
He credits his daughter as his motivation to pull through, saying her presence gave him “a reason to live” as he faced the daunting recovery process.
Jack’s injuries have left lasting effects.
Memory loss now impacts his ability to retain information, and he’s unable to lift heavy objects due to his arm injury.
His mental health has also suffered significantly; he now battles anxiety, depression, and PTSD, receiving support from a psychiatrist.
Fowler Sentenced, But Jack’s Healing Continues
During Fowler’s trial, Bournemouth Crown Court heard that Jack had “no chance” to avoid the impact.
The prosecutor described how Fowler’s assault on Ross followed, with nine punches, kicks, and stomps.
Fowler, expressing shame through his defense attorney, acknowledged the profound impact of his actions on both men’s lives.
Sentenced to nine years in prison, Fowler also received a six-and-a-half-year driving ban and a ten-year restraining order, preventing any future contact with Jack or Ross.
Moving Forward from a Devastating Attack
As Fowler begins his sentence, Jack is focused on moving forward, determined to rebuild his life and leave the horrors of that night behind him.
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