He made a threat by phone, then armed himself
Mark Middleton, 32, of Towers Lane in Cockermouth, was sentenced today at Carlisle Crown Court to 18 months for Section 20 Grievous Bodily Harm. The conviction follows an investigation into an incident which occurred on Wrens Lane, Cockermouth, on 22 May 2021.
During the early hours of the morning, following threats made by phone by Middleton, the victim was assaulted with a metal bar. Witnesses told officers that they had seen Middleton carry out a sustained assault, hitting the victim multiple times with a metal bar.As a result of the attack, the victim suffered a bleed on the brain. Middleton pleaded guilty to the offence at an earlier hearing.
Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Lesley Frith of Cumbria Police, said: “Firstly, I would like thank the victim and the witnesses in this case for their bravery in providing information which enabled us to establish the circumstances of this incident. Mark Middleton had threatened the victim before carrying out those threats. He equipped himself with a weapon in order to carry out a violent assault in public.
“The victim in this case required hospital treatment for the serious injuries he suffered. However, these injuries could have been even more severe given the sustained attack he was subjected to. "Middleton is a dangerous offender who had shown a complete disregard to the safety of the victim, and the public, by using a weapon in a such a violent manner. Cumbria Constabulary does not tolerate violence and our officers will do all they can to ensure that violent offenders are identified and brought to justice for their crimes.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kate Middleton pays tribute to Princess Diana with her favourite jewelleryThe Princess of Wales Kate Middleton wore the Lover's Knot tiara as she attended yesterday's State Banquet at Buckingham Palace for the first time in her new role
Read more »
Kate Middleton had her first tiara moment as Princess of Wales and just wowKateMiddleton just had her first tiara moment as Princess of Wales and... WOW 😍✨ Here's the lowdown on the epic tiara that Princess Diana also wore:
Read more »
Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla stun at state banquet – but one VIP was missingKate Middleton and Queen Camilla stun at state banquet with Prince William and King Charles – but one VIP was missing
Read more »
Why Kate Middleton wore a blue sash to state banquetThe Princess of Wales wore a blue sash with her Jenny Packham gown and her Lover's Knot tiara to attend the state banquet at Buckingham Palace – discover what her Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order title means
Read more »
Reports of motorcyclists 'thrown in air' after crash on busy main roadReports of motorcyclists 'thrown in air' after serious crash on busy main road
Read more »