Attack man out of coma

A teenager seriously injured in a Wolverhampton city centre street has been taken off a life support machine and regained consciousness, it emerged today.

Thomas Barratt, aged 18, of Wolverhampton, was left in a coma after the attack in Broad Street on January 25.

He is now conscious and has moved out of intensive care.

Richard Davies, 21, of Burland Avenue, Claregate, was remanded in custody yesterday accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Mr Barratt.

Four other people are charged in connection with the incident.