In a shocking case of mistaken identity, a London enforcer, Michael Dumbuya, 37, launched a violent attack on an innocent man in Blackwood, believing him to be responsible for the loss of kilograms of cocaine. Armed with a sawn-off shotgun, Dumbuya invaded Cody Hudd’s home late at night, demanding to know, “Where’s my food?”—a chilling euphemism for the missing drugs.
Accompanied by two accomplices, Dumbuya brutally beat Hudd, dragging him outside and assaulting him further despite his pleas of innocence. This horrific ordeal didn’t stop at physical abuse; it was all filmed, adding a terrifying layer to the violent chaos.
The nightmare included Dumbuya placing his foot on Hudd’s chest to restrict his breathing, while another man stamped on his head. The brutality left Hudd’s jaw misaligned, his lips split, and his ability to eat compromised, etching both physical and emotional scars.
The escalation didn’t end there. After the assault, Dumbuya engaged in a high-speed police chase on the M4, clocking speeds up to 150mph, before crashing his vehicle which contained a loaded shotgun and imitation firearm.
Dumbuya’s criminal escapade resulted in a hefty sentence: 14 years and five months behind bars, an extended licence of four years, and a six-year driving ban. Despite pleading guilty to serious charges, including possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, Dumbuya’s actions have left a profound mark on Hudd, who struggles with the aftermath of being an innocent victim entangled in a drug gang’s dangerous world.
This harrowing episode stands as a stark reminder of the violent underbelly of organised crime, where mistaken identities carry severe consequences, and the senseless brutality leaves lasting damage far beyond the physical.