MARK INCE BRUTAL ATTACK IN EASTBOURNE: BABY PUNCHED IN THE FACE

In a disturbing incident that shocked the community of Eastbourne, a man named Mark Ince was sentenced to prison after violently assaulting a baby girl in a public street. The assault occurred in the busy area of Langney Road, where Ince encountered his ex-girlfriend, her new partner, and her two children, including the one-year-old victim.

According to reports, Ince, who was present in the vicinity, saw his ex-girlfriend along with her new partner and her children passing by. The confrontation began when Ince, who was reportedly upset, shook his head and made a derogatory remark directed at the man holding the baby. The situation escalated quickly when the man responded by telling Ince to shut up. Without warning, Ince ran towards the group and delivered two punches to the face of the man holding the infant.

The attack was particularly alarming because the baby girl was caught in the crossfire. During the assault, the baby was accidentally struck in the face, resulting in visible bruising and a large bump on her forehead. Witnesses at the scene were horrified by the violence and quickly gave chase as Ince fled the scene. The man holding the baby nearly dropped her during the attack, but a quick-thinking member of the public managed to rescue the child from further harm.

Following the incident, a witness reported hearing Ince say, “It’s not my kid,” which added to the community’s concern about his attitude and the severity of the assault. Ince, who resides in Seaside, later pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by beating during an earlier hearing. The case was adjourned for further reports, and he was remanded in custody.

During a subsequent court hearing held on a Wednesday, Ince’s behavior was disruptive; he continued to shout despite being instructed by magistrates to remain silent. The court sentenced him to ten weeks in prison for each of the two assault charges. As he returned to the dock to hear his sentence, Ince protested, claiming that he had been seeking help and questioning how incarceration would benefit him. Magistrate Alan Baldock justified the sentence, stating that Ince was considered ‘a danger to be let out.’

In addition to his prison sentence, Ince was issued a restraining order that prohibits him from contacting his two victims directly. He is also barred from communicating with his ex-partner except through legal channels. The case highlights the serious consequences of violent behavior in public spaces and underscores the community’s concern for the safety of vulnerable individuals, especially children, in Eastbourne.