This archive report was first published on 26 June 2020.
On August 4, 2020, a horrific incident occurred at London's Tate Modern art gallery, where an 18-year-old British teenager, Jonty Bravery, threw a six-year-old French boy from a 10th-floor viewing platform.
The boy, who cannot be identified due to his age, suffered severe injuries, including a broken spine, legs, and arms, as well as a head injury. He was left with permanent and life-changing injuries and requires round-the-clock care.
On June 26, 2020, Judge Maura McGowan sentenced Bravery to life in prison, with a minimum term of 15 years. She stated that Bravery would remain a 'grave danger to the public' and that his actions were 'callous' and 'beyond imagination.'
Bravery had been detained in a high-security psychiatric unit since the attack and had been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a personality disorder. He had also shown psychopathic traits, although he had not been formally assessed for the condition.
When questioned about the attack, Bravery smirked and said, 'Yes, I am mad... It's not my fault. It's social services' fault.'
British media have raised questions about how Bravery was able to carry out the attack, given that he was living in supported accommodation and under the care of social services.
The court was told that Bravery had indicated he would carry out such an attack in a secret recording made by his carers, which was never shared.
Bravery's parents were not in court to hear the sentence, but issued a statement via London's Metropolitan Police, describing his actions as 'unspeakable.'
