Cops probe savage beating of young man

Posted Jul 16, 2012 7:11 am.

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Calgary police are probing a brutal beating which left a 24-year-old engineering honour student comatose in intensive care.

Brendan Cathery could face permanent brain damage after he was found in a heap early Thursday morning at 9th Ave. and 5th St. S.W.

According to The Calgary Sun, Cathery was last seen leaving a work function at the Chicago Chop House restaurant around 10 p.m. Wednesday on 8th Ave. at 5th St.

His family describes the young man as a smart, street-safe, well-travelled person who has never been in a fight and just bought his first home in the city.

Police are asking any witnesses to come forward.

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