A violent thug has been jailed following a brutal attack on a woman in Whitburn. Daniel Chapman, 26, was sentenced after savagely beating a woman unconscious and then smashing through the door of a house she fled to for safety.
The horrific assault took place in April and lasted up to 45 minutes. During the attack, Chapman punched, kicked, and choked the victim until she briefly lost consciousness. Despite the terrifying ordeal, the woman managed to escape and ran to a nearby house for refuge.
However, Chapman pursued her, kicked the door down, and continued his brutal assault inside the property. When police arrived on the evening of April 10, the victim was bloodied and bruised from head to toe. Chapman had also threatened to kill her during the attack.
Chapman, who is from Rose Crescent, Whitburn, was arrested and later pled guilty to charges of threats to kill, assault, and criminal damage. On Friday, October 28, Newcastle Crown Court sentenced him to five years and two months in prison, along with a three-year extended licence.
Detective Constable Gemma Clark of Northumbria Police praised the victim’s courage throughout the case. She stated: “The victim in this case has shown incredible bravery ever since she was put through this terrible ordeal. It is because of her courage, patience and cooperation that her attacker has now been rightly brought to justice and handed a significant spell behind bars.”
Clark added: “There is absolutely no place for violence like this in our communities. Chapman has shown he cannot be trusted to live in a lawful society. I sincerely hope this outcome offers the victim some comfort and inspires others to come forward.”
Authorities encourage anyone who has been a victim of crime to report it to police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101. In emergencies, dial 999 immediately. Information can also be passed on anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Originally published by UKNIP.
