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Andre Gustaffe Sentenced to Two Years for One-Punch Assault Outside Catford Wetherspoons

CCTV evidence, backed by medical testimony, convinced the court the single blow left the victim with lasting brain damage.

Overview

  • Woolwich Crown Court jailed the 33-year-old for assault causing grievous bodily harm after a guilty verdict.
  • The attack took place outside the London and Rye pub in Catford on the night of England’s Euro 2024 final.
  • CCTV shows the victim felled by a single punch before Gustaffe turns away and sips his drink.
  • Prosecutors detailed a fractured skull, a brain bleed, and a roughly three-millimetre brain shift leading to cognitive and mood problems requiring antidepressants.
  • The court heard the victim lost his job, while Gustaffe’s prior convictions include robbery and burglary, with the defense citing caregiving responsibilities and plans to return to chef work after release.