A father was “beaten to a pulp” and suffered “awful injuries” inside a pub in front of his terrified family. Kaisen Kinsella, 27, was enjoying a meal with his partner, Georgy Annaise, and their two children, Sylvie Star, four, and Sully Moon, who is just seven months old, when he was savagely attacked without provocation.
Georgy reported that her partner was approached by a man who floored him with a punch to the head before his mates joined in, repeatedly kicking him in the face. As this horrific scene unfolded, Georgy stood nearby holding a frightened Sylvie in her arms, pleading with the group to stop. Kaisen’s face was left severely bruised and he suffered a fractured eye socket.
He also sustained a brain bleed and will require plastic surgery to reconstruct his nose after his teeth were dislodged.
Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses following the shocking incident at the Dog and Partridge pub in North Stifford, Essex, on Friday 22 August.
Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Georgy said: “I never imagined a relaxed evening out with friends and family would turn into a nightmare that has completely upended our lives. This brutal and unprovoked attack has left my daughter traumatised.
“She’s having nightmares and has stopped eating. We’re still in shock, and I can’t help but wonder what has happened to humanity?”
Georgy remembered how, even as they begged the youths to stop, insisting there were children present, they responded “coldly” by telling her to “shut up”.
Kaisen is a self-employed thermal insulator and Georgy portrayed him as a gentle giant, her best friend, and an incredible father to their young children.
Speaking from his hospital bed, she told us: “He’s always the first to help anyone, and we wouldn’t wish what happened to him on anyone. While his physical injuries will heal with time and surgery, the emotional scars will take much longer. This is just the beginning of a long road to recovery for him and for all of us.
“Our daughter is supposed to start school next week. Instead of preparing her uniform and getting her excited for this new chapter, we’re now focused on hospital visits and emotional healing. I honestly don’t know how she’ll cope but I have to stay strong for my family and for our children, who witnessed this horrific attack.”
A GoFundMe page has been established to aid Kaisen’s family by a friend named Charlie Meggs.
Charlie described Kaisen as the victim of an “unprovoked and brutal attack”, stating that the assault left him with “severe injuries that require extensive medical treatment”.
As Kaisen is self-employed, Charlie mentioned that any funds raised would assist in supporting his partner and children while he recovers in hospital.
He further stated: “Kaisen has always been a kind, hardworking, and loving person who would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need. Now, he is the one who needs our help.
“The road to recovery will be long and difficult. Along with the physical healing, there will be time away from work and support for his family as they navigate this painful chapter.”
A representative for Essex Police said: “An investigation is underway following a serious assault at a pub in High Road, North Stifford. Our officers were called to the scene at the Dog and Partridge, at around 11pm on Friday 22 August.
“It was reported a man was attacked by a group of males and left with injuries to his head and face. He is receiving hospital treatment for serious injuries.
“The suspects had left the scene and enquiries are ongoing. We would appeal for anyone who was in the pub that evening, who may have information or footage which could assist us, to please come forward.”
Chief Inspector Tony Atkin also added: “We’re treating this matter seriously and have officers continuing to pursue active lines of enquiry.
“It’s clear that the identity of those responsible is known to some that were in the pub that night and I’m actively appealing to those people to come forward and tell us who they are.
“I would please ask if any witnesses may be able to help us with our investigation to come forward. This was a serious assault which has left the victim with awful injuries and we want to find those responsible.
“Violence within our community will never be tolerated and we always actively pursue those who commit offences of this nature.”
Expressing her gratitude, Georgy concluded: “I want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported us. The police officers who stood by us that night, the incredible hospital staff caring for Kaisen, and our friends, family, and local community who’ve shown us so much love. Also a thank you to the bar staff at the Dog and Partridge. Your kindness is helping me hold on to hope and proving that good will always overcome evil.
“If you know anything, please come forward and contact the police.”
Anyone with information can contact Essex Police via 101 citing the reference 42/121400/25. Alternatively, you can report information by visiting www.essex.police.uk/digital10.
You can make a donation to the GoFundMe here
