We want closure says family of Dudley security guard ‘left in pool of blood to die’
The family of a Dudley factory security guard bludgeoned with a shovel by a burglar have said they want closure on the incident.
Joginder Mattu, aged 73, was so badly injured following the attack at Stoke Forgings in Brierley Hill he was left in a coma.
Parsons had pleaded guilty to attempted murder and burglary at the factory in Vine Street.
The court heard how the attack lasted 17 minutes and at one point Parsons knelt to say something in the ear of the defenceless pensioner.
Mr Mattu suffered a bleed to the brain, fractures to the face and head wounds.
Yet despite the week in a coma following the attack on March 19, Mr Mattu has made a remarkable recovery.
In a statement a family member said: "Dad is recovering at home and as a family we would like to draw closure on this incident; we just want to give dad time to recuperate with his family, hopefully make a full recovery and for him to enjoy his retirement."
Detective Constable Paul Widdal, from West Midlands Police, said: "I am pleased the court has recognised the severity of the assault and handed down a lengthy prison sentence. Parsons is clearly a danger to the public and people are safer with him behind bars.
“I also want to pay my respects to Mr Mattu. He has shown great courage and a fantastic mind-set. In fact, when he came around in hospital the first thing he wanted to know was if anything had been stolen – and when told no replied 'I did my job then!'
Judge James Burbidge QC told Parsons: "You showed him no mercy as he became increasingly incapacitated.
"You bludgeoned him and left him in a pool of blood to die."
