A YOB who left a police officer needing round-the-clock care after a violent attack in July 2005 is wanted after breaching the terms of his early release from prison.

Lance Samuels was sentenced to eight years at Croydon Crown Court on June 29 2006 after being found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. This was reduced on appeal by two years to six years.

Samuels was 17 at the time when he attacked PC Daniel Coffill in central Bromley.

PC Coffill had been out with friends when he approached a group of youths after one of them spat at his car.

He was punched in the face by Jack Turner, of Coldharbour Estate, Eltham, and fell to the ground, fracturing his skull.

Lance Samuels, of Sudbury Crescent, Downham, joined in kicking PC Coffill as he lay unconscious on the ground.

Witnesses spoke of seeing the pair on a bus soon afterwards where they were overheard talking about kicking their victim.

Turner and Samuels denied the allegations but the jury found both men guilty of causing GBH with intent.

PC Coffill's mother, Margaret Gardhouse gave up her job to provide round the clock care for her injured son who was left in a vegetative state after the attack.

Samuels, aged 22, was released from Aylesbury young offenders institution on May 1 last year and had his parole licence revoked last Friday (December 17).

Anyone who knows where he is should call Bromley police on 020 8284 8838 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.