DANIEL PALMER'S BRUTAL ATTACK IN LIVERPOOL LEAVES WOMAN WITH PERMANENT INJURIES
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A young mother from Liverpool endured a violent assault at the hands of her boyfriend, Daniel Palmer, which resulted in severe injuries to her face and ongoing health complications. The incident unfolded during an evening out in Liverpool, where the victim was initially socializing with friends before being joined by Palmer, who is from Alder Avenue, Widnes.
According to court proceedings, the couple, who have a one-year-old daughter and have been in an 'on and off' relationship for approximately four years, went to a house on Queens Drive in Walton after a night of drinking. Tensions escalated when Palmer accused the woman of flirting with another man, an allegation she denied. When she requested to leave, Palmer blocked her path, pulled her by the hair, and seized her mobile phone, smashing it in the process.
Seeking to rest, the woman retreated to a bedroom, but Palmer followed her, climbed into bed, and called her a 'liar.' He refused to let her leave and, in a violent outburst, grabbed her hair again and pulled her down, causing her head to strike a radiator. The assault continued in the living room, where she hit her head against a wall. Throughout this ordeal, Palmer repeatedly asked, 'Why are you making me do this?'
As the assault intensified, the victim felt nauseous and went to the bathroom in an attempt to escape. Palmer prevented her from leaving and, when she tried again, he struck her in the eye with his mobile phone. She fell to the floor, feeling as if 'something had popped,' and upon standing, Palmer exclaimed, 'Oh my God, oh my God.'
Palmer refused to let her leave until she was 'cleaned up,' but she managed to run out of the house. Her mother, who was searching for her, found her and took her to Aintree Hospital. En route, she was vomiting blood, prompting medical staff to perform a CT scan due to concerns about a possible brain bleed.
Subsequently, the woman underwent surgery to repair fractures in her left eye socket and cheekbone, during which two metal plates were inserted. Despite this, she continues to suffer from double vision and has experienced nerve damage resulting in numbness and 'electric' shocks on the left side of her face. Medical professionals have expressed concern that her eye socket may sink further, and she has been told that additional surgery might be necessary. The prognosis remains uncertain, with her being informed that the chances of fully recovering her vision are only about 50/50.
In her victim statement, she described the lasting impact of the assault, including permanent scars on her left eye and ongoing psychological trauma, such as flashbacks and the need for counseling. She also reported that her eye has changed shape and that she faces the possibility of her eye sinking if no further intervention occurs.
Daniel Palmer, who has no prior criminal record, surrendered himself to police and initially gave a no comment interview. However, he later admitted to wounding the woman. The Crown Prosecution Service considered pursuing a charge of wounding with intent but did not do so, leading to Palmer being charged with the lesser offense.
During the sentencing hearing at Liverpool Crown Court, Recorder Simon Parrington described the case as 'surprising' given the absence of a more serious charge. The defense acknowledged that a pre-sentence report was not favorable, especially regarding Palmer's acceptance of responsibility. The judge ultimately sentenced Palmer to two and a half years in prison. The courtroom was visibly affected, with a woman in the public gallery breaking down in tears and covering her face as the sentence was announced.
According to court proceedings, the couple, who have a one-year-old daughter and have been in an 'on and off' relationship for approximately four years, went to a house on Queens Drive in Walton after a night of drinking. Tensions escalated when Palmer accused the woman of flirting with another man, an allegation she denied. When she requested to leave, Palmer blocked her path, pulled her by the hair, and seized her mobile phone, smashing it in the process.
Seeking to rest, the woman retreated to a bedroom, but Palmer followed her, climbed into bed, and called her a 'liar.' He refused to let her leave and, in a violent outburst, grabbed her hair again and pulled her down, causing her head to strike a radiator. The assault continued in the living room, where she hit her head against a wall. Throughout this ordeal, Palmer repeatedly asked, 'Why are you making me do this?'
As the assault intensified, the victim felt nauseous and went to the bathroom in an attempt to escape. Palmer prevented her from leaving and, when she tried again, he struck her in the eye with his mobile phone. She fell to the floor, feeling as if 'something had popped,' and upon standing, Palmer exclaimed, 'Oh my God, oh my God.'
Palmer refused to let her leave until she was 'cleaned up,' but she managed to run out of the house. Her mother, who was searching for her, found her and took her to Aintree Hospital. En route, she was vomiting blood, prompting medical staff to perform a CT scan due to concerns about a possible brain bleed.
Subsequently, the woman underwent surgery to repair fractures in her left eye socket and cheekbone, during which two metal plates were inserted. Despite this, she continues to suffer from double vision and has experienced nerve damage resulting in numbness and 'electric' shocks on the left side of her face. Medical professionals have expressed concern that her eye socket may sink further, and she has been told that additional surgery might be necessary. The prognosis remains uncertain, with her being informed that the chances of fully recovering her vision are only about 50/50.
In her victim statement, she described the lasting impact of the assault, including permanent scars on her left eye and ongoing psychological trauma, such as flashbacks and the need for counseling. She also reported that her eye has changed shape and that she faces the possibility of her eye sinking if no further intervention occurs.
Daniel Palmer, who has no prior criminal record, surrendered himself to police and initially gave a no comment interview. However, he later admitted to wounding the woman. The Crown Prosecution Service considered pursuing a charge of wounding with intent but did not do so, leading to Palmer being charged with the lesser offense.
During the sentencing hearing at Liverpool Crown Court, Recorder Simon Parrington described the case as 'surprising' given the absence of a more serious charge. The defense acknowledged that a pre-sentence report was not favorable, especially regarding Palmer's acceptance of responsibility. The judge ultimately sentenced Palmer to two and a half years in prison. The courtroom was visibly affected, with a woman in the public gallery breaking down in tears and covering her face as the sentence was announced.