Man who fractured cyclist's skull in road rage attack given supervision order
Joseph Hedley, 39, avoided a prison sentence after launching a violent road rage attack in Edinburgh that left cyclist Iain Brown, 34, with a fractured skull, a brain injury, and bleeding on the brain. Hedley admitted to the unprovoked assault, which occurred on the evening of Friday, 20th in the city's Cowgate area, telling authorities the victim was blocking his path. Instead of jail time, Hedley received a supervision order and a tag.
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- ✓ Joseph Hedley, 39, admitted to violently assaulting cyclist Iain Brown, 34, in Edinburgh.
- ✓ The attack took place on the evening of Friday 20th in Cowgate.
- ✓ The victim suffered a fractured skull, a brain injury, and bleeding on the brain.
- ✓ Video footage of Hedley throwing the cyclist to the ground was shared widely online.
What changed
The motorist responsible for the attack was sentenced to a supervision order and tagged rather than sent to prison.
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Road Rage Driver Avoids Jail After Fracturing Cyclist's Skull
Joseph Hedley, 39, avoided a prison sentence after launching a violent road rage attack in Edinburgh that left cyclist Iain Brown, 34, with a fractured skull, a brain injury, and bleeding on the brain. Hedley admitted to the unprovoked assault, which occurred on the evening of Friday, 20th in the city's Cowgate area, telling authorities the victim was blocking his path. Instead of jail time, Hedley received a supervision order and a tag.
Why it matters
The violent encounter drew widespread public attention after video footage of Hedley hurling the cyclist to the ground circulated online. The decision to spare the motorist from prison sparked discussions regarding sentencing lenitency for violent traffic assaults. Hedley fled the scene after leaving the victim with severe head trauma.
What is confirmed
- Joseph Hedley, 39, admitted to violently assaulting cyclist Iain Brown, 34, in Edinburgh.
- The attack took place on the evening of Friday 20th in Cowgate.
- The victim suffered a fractured skull, a brain injury, and bleeding on the brain.
- Video footage of Hedley throwing the cyclist to the ground was shared widely online.
- Hedley avoided jail and was given a supervision order and tagged.
Still unconfirmed
- Hedley claimed the cyclist was blocking his way so he had to move him.
What to watch next
- Any potential appeal by prosecutors against the non-custodial sentence.
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