In a shocking incident in Stoke-on-Trent, bin men were violently attacked by a gang armed with a sledgehammer and axe, leaving them traumatized and unable to work.
The trouble started over a near-miss between a bin wagon and a car. Joe Corden, fueled by codeine, lost his temper. He and his friends attacked two bin wagons with weapons like a sledgehammer and axe.
During the chaos, one worker had a gun pointed at him. He later shared in court that he struggled with everyday tasks after the attack. Another victim suffered a stroke, but doctors couldn’t confirm if it was related to the incident.
Corden and his friends were charged with multiple offenses, including assault and possession of weapons. The case is ongoing, with sentencing expected soon. The youth involved received a three-year rehabilitation order.