Kamloops, Canada — Nearly a year after pleading guilty to a severe assault that left a homeless man in a coma, Mattheau Michael Myron Aldridge has had a sentencing date set by a British Columbia Supreme Court judge. The attack occurred in May 2024 in a North Kamloops alley, capturing the attention of law enforcement and the community.
Aldridge, 24, admitted last March to one count of aggravated assault. The incident, which unfolded in a secluded alley off Tranquille Road, began when bystanders discovered an unconscious and bloodied victim. Described as vulnerable by the Crown, the victim was in a precarious state following the brutal attack.
Surveillance footage from the scene revealed the shocking nature of the violence. The video showed an intoxicated man being forcibly knocked down and then relentlessly beaten. Prosecutors highlighted that the attack included multiple kicks to the head and several forceful stomps on the pavement, demonstrating the severity of the assault.
Initially scheduled for sentencing in November, proceedings were postponed when Aldridge faced charges for violating the terms of his bail. The court heard on Monday that Aldridge’s sentencing has now been set for the week of June 1.
Aldridge is currently in custody as he awaits his sentencing. The upcoming hearing is expected to provide closure for the victim’s family, who have endured the uncertainty surrounding the case over the past months.