Jonty Bravery, the man who stunned Britain by flinging a toddler off Tate Modern, is back behind bars—for attacking nurses. The 24-year-old viciously assaulted two staff at Broadmoor Hospital, exposing the brutal dangers frontline workers face in high-security mental health units.
Bravery’s Brutal Attack at Broadmoor
Last September, Bravery launched a violent outburst. He kicked nurse Linda McKinlay in the thigh and scratched nurse Kate Mastalerz’s face, leaving blood pouring down her cheek. The savage assault shocked the court and earned him 16 weeks behind bars plus a £350 fine from Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Life Sentence But Violence Persists
Bravery is already locked up at Broadmoor, serving a life sentence with a minimum 15-year term for his horrific 2019 Tate Modern crime. He hurled a six-year-old French boy from the museum’s 10th-floor balcony, a shocking act that shook the world. Yet, Bravery’s recent violence proves he remains a deadly threat—even to those tasked with caring for him.
Judge Slams Violence on Care Staff
Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring blasted Bravery’s attack on his carers. “The very people responsible for his care suffered violence instead,” he said. Bravery refused to attend the hearing via video link. The new sentence will run alongside his life term.
“It is very unlikely Bravery will ever be deemed safe for release unless his condition changes dramatically,” the judge warned.
This case throws a harsh spotlight on the daily hazards faced by nurses and staff in high-security mental hospitals. These unsung heroes risk serious harm while keeping patients—and the public—safe.
