PADIHAM MAN JAILED FOR BRUTAL ASSAULT ON PARTNER WITH WOODEN BAT
A man subjected his partner to a "brutish" attack after dragging her out of her home.Blackburn magistrates heard witnesses saw Shayne Gabriel pick the victim up and slam her down on her back onto a brick wall.
He also hit her repeatedly about the torso and arms with a wooden bat.Gabriel, 35, of Garden Street, Padiham, pleaded guilty to assault and criminal damage.
He was jailed for 22 weeks after court was told he had been recalled to prison as a result of the incident and was not due for release until April.
He was made subject to a restraining order for two years.District Judge Alexandra Preston described the defendant's actions as "brutish," stating, "You beat the victim with a wooden bat causing numerous injuries and you are very lucky not to have been facing a more serious charge.
You have a long history of violence and committed these offences while of post sentence supervision following a conviction for affray.
You subjected this lady to very serious violence."Prosecutor Susheela Regala said Gabriel had been at the victim's home and became angry when she told him she was going to stay with a friend for a few days.
He damaged a pane of glass, two vases, and the TV.
He started hitting her with the bat before dragging her out of the house and onto the street where the attack continued.
Neighbours saw him hitting her about the torso and arms with the bat and believed the force used could have broken her back.Defense lawyer Mark Williams stated the victim had not supported the prosecution and acknowledged his client would face a custodial sentence.Susheela Regala added that Gabriel's behavior was very serious, and the court highlighted his history of violence.
The court sentenced him to 22 weeks in prison, recalling him to custody, with a two-year restraining order.
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UK
Country
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- based on first name
42.2%
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First-name region
UK
United States
42.2%
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South America
Brazil
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Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
ela Regala added that Gabriel's behavior was very serious, and the court highlighted his history of violence. The court sentenced him to 22 weeks in prison, recalling him to custody, with a two-year restraining order.
Prison sentence
22 weeks
He was jailed for 22 weeks after court was told he had been recalled to prison as a result of the incident and was not due for release until April
Court order
two years
He was made subject to a restraining order for two years.District Judge Alexandra Preston described the defendant's actions as "brutish," stating, "You beat the victim with a wooden bat causing numerous injuries and you are very lucky not to have been facing a more serious charge
Prison sentence
22 weeks
The court sentenced him to 22 weeks in prison, recalling him to custody, with a two-year restraining order
Court order
22 weeks
The court sentenced him to 22 weeks in prison, recalling him to custody, with a two-year restraining order
