Man ‘speaks’ 20 years after assault

A British man who was left brain-damaged and paralysed after a vicious attack has been able to communicate for the first time in 20 years.

Kevin Beverley, from Barnsley, was left severely injured after an unprovoked attack in his home town two decades ago. His injuries included severe brain damage, broken bones, right-side paralysis, and he also lost the ability to speak, meaning he could only communicate by making noises and gestures.

But through the use of an iPad, his life has been transformed and he is able to speak to family and carers.