POLICE bosses will review the investigation into the brutal attack on Simon Dobbin following his death.

The force has sent condolences to Mr Dobbin’s family following his death on Wednesday morning, five years after the attack in Southend.

Mr Dobbin was attacked in East Street, Southend, on March 21, 2015, after watching his beloved Cambridge United take on the Blues at Roots Hall.

A total of 13 Southend United fans were eventually convicted of playing a part in the incident, which left him unable to walk or talk.

Det Chief Insp Stephen Jennings, of Essex Police, said: “Our thoughts go to Simon’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“We will review the initial investigation to establish whether we need to take any further action.”

Simon had been supporting his team against the Blues and was enjoying a drink with friends in the Blue Boar pub following the 0-0 draw.

A total of 12 men were jailed in July 2017 for the attack on Mr Dobbin but the last remaining man was released on February 5 this year.

At the time, nine of the men were convicted of violent disorder with three more convicted of conspiracy to commit violent disorder.

Nicole Dobbin, Mr Dobbin’s wife, said she was pleased the case is being reviewed.

She said: “I’m glad the case is being reopened. Those 12 people knew exactly what they were doing.

“They weren’t just out to hurt him, they were out to destroy him.

“Simon fought off several chest infections and sepsis. His heart just wasn’t strong enough.”

The direct cause of Mr Dobbin’s death has not yet been established.

Ms Dobbin added: “There is no deterrent out there. Simon fought so hard.

“They have not given him a second thought. They have come out of prison and gotten on with their lives.

“Hopefully it’s a wake up call for them.”

One of the attackers, Jamie Chambers, 26, of no fixed address, was jailed again in July for a year for having a weapon that could discharge noxious liquid, criminal damage and using threatening or abusive words against his girlfriend.

Chambers had been out on licence for his attack on Mr Dobbin when committing the new offences in Shoebury in May this year.

A REVIEW will take place into the facts of the attack on Simon Dobbin following his death.

Essex Police have sent condolences to Mr Dobbin’s family following his death on Tuesday morning.

The 48-year-old Cambridge United fan couldn’t walk or talk after the attack in Southend in 2015.

Det Chief Insp Stephen Jennings, of Essex Police, said: “Our thoughts go to Simon’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“We will review the initial investigation to establish whether we need to take any further action.”

Mr Dobbin was attacked in East Street, Southend, on March 21, 2015, after watching his beloved Cambridge United take on the Blues at Roots Hall.

Simon had been supporting his team against the Blues and was enjoying a drink with friends in the Blue Boar pub following the 0-0 draw.

A total of 13 Southend United fans were eventually convicted of playing a part in the incident, which left him unable to walk or talk.

Simon’s attackers were all charged with violent disorder, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, instead of a charge of causing grievous bodily harm or attempted murder.

One of the attackers, Jamie Chambers, 26, of no fixed address, was jailed again in July for a year for having a weapon that could discharge noxious liquid, criminal damage and using threatening or abusive words against his girlfriend.

Chambers had been out on licence for his attack on Mr Dobbin when committing the new offences in Shoebury in May this year.

He told the judge the case was “b*******” before being sent down.

Nicole Dobbin, Mr Dobbin’s wife, said she was pleased the case is being reviewed.

She said: “I’m glad the case is being reopened. Those 12 people knew exactly what they were doing.

“They weren’t just out to hurt him, they were out to destroy him.

“He [Simon] fought off several chest infections and sepsis. His heart just wasn’t strong enough.”

The direct cause of Mr Dobbin’s death has not yet been established.

Ms Dobbin added: “There is no deterrent out there. Simon fought so hard.

“They have not given him a second thought. They have come out of prison and gotten on with their lives.

“Hopefully it’s a wake up call for them.”