After details of the horrifying assault were published, police say they have received new information from the community around the incident.
“We are optimistic that the net is closing in on those responsible for this horrific attack, but we still need more people to come forward,” says Boksburg SAPS spokesperson, Lieut Kwenzakwakhe Ngobese.
“Our detectives are following up positive lines of inquiry and detectives are still to analyse a video footage to be obtained from a business situated next to the crime scene.”
Brogan was found by paramedics at 3am, on Commissioner Street, next to Absa, after he was brutally attacked and left unconscious, on his 26th birthday, on December 14.
It is thought he had been attacked during the night.
He was rushed to Glynnwood Hospital in Benoni, with severe head injuries, resulting from allegedly being beaten with a brick on the head, which was found at the scene.
At that time, neurosurgeon Dr Enrico Branca, who is the doctor in the Neuro Ward where Brogan was being treated, confirmed that Brogan is brain damaged.
Brogan was later transferred to Midstream Medical Centre, Midrand, where his mother, Xavier Mahony, says he is slowly recovering from his devastating injuries, and may need months to get back to recover.
Due to his condition since the incident occurred, Brogan is unable to give police a detailed description of suspect or details of the events leading up to the attack.
Xavier says it has been very difficult time for them as a family.
If you have any information regarding the incident, you may contact the Boksburg SAPS on 011 841 6845.
