This is why i dont go out at night where theres booze involved,always some crazy buggers around..feel really bad for this guy he didn't deserve this at all.

Diversity is our strength.

As an ethnic minority I never ever go around any city centres predominantely around white working class areas at night. Racism will bring out all the aggression and racism and violence. If these people are willing to do this to a fellow white man, imagine what they'll do to what they ragrd as an "immigrant", basically anyone who is not white.

I’ve been all over the world and I’ve honestly never felt more unsafe on nights out than in the UK. Always seems to be trouble no matter where you are. Big groups of cocaine fuelled ‘lads’ egging each other on shouting abuse at strangers, starting trouble and being horrendously misogynistic.

As an ex doorman, I'll guarantee there is more to this story

what animals would do such a thing. It's so sad.

God bless you , Matthew! You are a courageous man, you’re family should be proud. We love you! Try to enjoy your family and friends this Christmas. Bless you’re beautiful children and wife. Nothing but admiration, respect and love your way from ya Cod Head Neighbour in Hull 👍🏾🙏🏾💜💜💜💜💜💜

out of work actors. what u joootube has become for the lot

stuff like this should be quite literally, "eye for an eye" in my opinion. This guy's life has completely changed because of some bellend.

I know the population is declining in some countries, but I wonder if there should be an eligibility/well-being requirement to have kids. For example behavioural assessment or substance abuse usage. A lot of the time people get fucked up when they're kids because of broken homes. Would say that alone is massive. Maybe AI systems can do checks now and then.

I used to wonder why I'd come home drunk at 3am and my mum would still be awake listening out for me getting home - if I knew what I knew now I doubt I'd have gone out as much as I did and to the places I did. Feel very lucky to have got through relatively unharmed apart for some bad memories. Google Emma O'Kane - absolutely tragic.

I pray for Matt. As a lad from Leeds this really hit home. Please God, heal this man.

I had a friend who was blind, its about attitude as to what youncan do as a blind person. There's lots of equipment out there to help. Still push yourself to acheive goals. I used to go swimming in a pool with my blind friend, she used the ropes touching her shoulder to know she was swimming straight. Most people arent totally blind. If you can see shadows with your left eye, learn to use them, you will find it easier in brightly lit room, or sunshine.

Interesting seeing the difference on these videos when the attacker is not an ethnic minority.

Matt, l pray for you 🙏. What a coward of a creature to inflict this upon anyone

England is full of absolute degenerates, and the law let's them off lightly. At the moment we are currently letting violent criminals out early, what a joke, and a sick joke at that.

You wont get this sort of trouble around pubs with majority indians. I just dont understand what kind of person could do that to someone. Got to be some kind of scumbag.

He should be given a fixed 25 year term and only be considered for parole at the choice of the victim

Id rather have a few cans in the gaff these days

Brilliant podcast

Gareth Dean, the person who attacked someone in a nightclub

hopefully he will find God through the experience. Hopefully he will be more of a family man and settle down to his children and wife. God bless and guide us all.

Go to a nightclub completely sober and you will never want to go back EVER again!!!

God I pray you will touch this man please do a miracle for him

dude WTF, this does not make me want to go out anymore, avoid night clubs, bars.... ffs people are such scumbags.

Leeds Town centre boxing day says it all, what a crazy place with you all the best i hate that you had to go through what you went through 😢 God be with you ❤

Oh wow,two days before I nearly got raped and I got money scammed in a side alley in leeds, leeds just isnt a nice place is it 😂

Always unprovoked, bullshit!

TOTAL RESPECT to you. I simply can't imagine! GOOD LUCK X

The coward criminal is Gareth Dean, 37, of Elm Tree Close in Leeds.

1:28 he looks like hes about to laugh

I was knocked unconscious in a bar in Leeds on my 50th Birthday. An unprovoked attack by a mindless idiot. I put it down to social problems in our society. That aggressive man is a product of his upbringing and surroundings. I pity him. He has been allowed to grow up thinking this is ok. We must deal with this. Prevention is better than punishment and better than deterrent.

My god, this is so awful.. Nobody deserves this! The person who did this(I wont call him a man because he doesn't deserve that respect) should be locked in a dark box and deprived the right to see the light of day and the people he loves, until the day Mathew Syron can see his kids again! And if he never sees again, then that animal should never see the outside of that box.

Mate I’m so sorry this happened to you it’s fucked up !

Whole of UK is like this sadly !

am listening ...this should be on the news...all this makes sense plastic cups and more. I'd 10000% I hope you are getting better each day, sending strength for you and your family

Love and hugs x❤

4 minutes in absolutely broke my heart. What a devastating story. Sending love

I’m from Leeds and know of this guy through a friend. Truly shocking and senseless. I wish him well 🧡

Honestly, the drinking culture is not worth it. For the pleasure of many there are a few who have live suffering consequences like this man here. I am thankful to be Muslim and we are told it may have its benefits but the harms way outweigh any good it has.

What a strong guy, and being so positive after all he went thru, brother you are an example of resilience, God bless you

Be strong all the very best for full sight and healing ❤

I pray God bless you and your family and helps u recover fast brother I really feel for you no1 deserve what happened to you

To dangerous to many crazy people, hope the guy gets his vision bless him respect his bravery

I hope to god Matt, you get your sight back or at the very least you gain some sight and you find comfort 🙏 ✨️

Aw my God this is so sad. In tears what a brave young man. 😢😢😢

I don’t understand what is wrong with some people and what actually goes through there minds like wtf…

Matt Syron`s positively in the face of adversity is purely inspirational, I wish you the very best of luck for the future.

Leeds is a shit hole

First mistake was going out with people drinking alcohol