A man, so drunk that he barely knew his actions, smashed a glass around a woman’s face causing GBH, Bournemouth Crown Court heard today.
Carl Anthony Stanley, struck Miss Hiscox around the face and has caused her extreme psychological problems, said Stuart Ellicott, prosecuting.
Mr Ellicott told the court that Stanley had been released from prison on 1st February 2008 after serving part of a 6 year sentence after stabbing two men causing GBH.
The court were told that after having drunk excessive amounts of cider and vodka, on the 12th December 2008, Stanley went out into Poole and carried on drinking at Yate’s bar.
Stanley soon found himself in a confrontation with this 28 year old woman and lashed out, he claims, forgetting that his glass was in his hand.
The blow caused the woman three deep wounds, which required medical attention including 25 stitches.
Mr Ellicott said that a month after the attack the woman was reluctant to leave the house and was moved to tears when she looked in the mirror.
Defence solicitor, Emma Southern said, Stanley realises that he has a drink problem and is taking steps to overcome this.
Miss Southern added that straight after the incident Stanley left the bar, but shortly after that he returned knowing that he was in the wrong, therefore making no attempt to escape.
Judge John Harrow ordered Stanley to serve 2 years imprisonment for the case involving Miss Hiscox, but added was 1 year from his previous conviction.
Wednesday 21 January 2009
Running News Story. Pascal Tonk
A ‘maniac’ who was suspected to have killed a tourist, his mother and his dog, has been shot dead by police.
He was suspected to have broken into a sports centre, injured a dog, killed a man and set his own house on fire.
Pascal Tonk, 21, of Anthony Road, was finally cornered in Talbot Combined School, Wallisdown, after a shocking morning of events.
When he threatened Police Officers with his Crossbow, it is informed that there was no choice but to open fire.
Tonk, was declared dead at the scene at 12.05pm.
It is believed Tonk had earlier killed his mother.
Lulu Tonk, 32, was found decapitated in the remains of her burnt out house, close by was her German Shephard dog, Laughing Gravy.
Lulu, who was found on the ground floor of the Anthony Road house, is suspected to have been killed with a machete.
Assistant Chief Constable, Barry Linden said, ‘We are all very shocked at the mornings events. We did everything that we could to ensure the public’s and my police officers safety and unfortunately this ended in death of Mr Tonk.’
Tonk, was also suspected of killing Belgian man, Mels Rattue, 32, when he was hit in the eye with an arrow as he walked off a bus at Saint Augustin’s Church, Bournemouth.
Mr Rattue, had been visiting Bournemouth for a Bonsai Convention with his friend Dennis Landsbert, 52.
Mr Landsbert said: ‘It happened at 10.30am, I am so shocked. He has two children and a wife back at home.’
Keiran Verdon sports centre, located at Chapel Gate, was smashed into with a JCB, at 8am and an Olympic sized Crossbow and bolts were stolen.
It is suspected that Pascal Tonk, committed this break in and then used the Crossbow in his murders, before he came to the end of his life.
Tonk, who was said to be wearing a large shaggy coat, also hit a Shitzu dog, in Horseshoe common at 9.40am, with one of his arrows.
He was said to be laughing whilst committing the sick attack.
Senior Police Officer, Alan Rose said, ‘We did not know his mental state, it is obvious this behaviour could not have been carried out by a sane person.’
He was suspected to have broken into a sports centre, injured a dog, killed a man and set his own house on fire.
Pascal Tonk, 21, of Anthony Road, was finally cornered in Talbot Combined School, Wallisdown, after a shocking morning of events.
When he threatened Police Officers with his Crossbow, it is informed that there was no choice but to open fire.
Tonk, was declared dead at the scene at 12.05pm.
It is believed Tonk had earlier killed his mother.
Lulu Tonk, 32, was found decapitated in the remains of her burnt out house, close by was her German Shephard dog, Laughing Gravy.
Lulu, who was found on the ground floor of the Anthony Road house, is suspected to have been killed with a machete.
Assistant Chief Constable, Barry Linden said, ‘We are all very shocked at the mornings events. We did everything that we could to ensure the public’s and my police officers safety and unfortunately this ended in death of Mr Tonk.’
Tonk, was also suspected of killing Belgian man, Mels Rattue, 32, when he was hit in the eye with an arrow as he walked off a bus at Saint Augustin’s Church, Bournemouth.
Mr Rattue, had been visiting Bournemouth for a Bonsai Convention with his friend Dennis Landsbert, 52.
Mr Landsbert said: ‘It happened at 10.30am, I am so shocked. He has two children and a wife back at home.’
Keiran Verdon sports centre, located at Chapel Gate, was smashed into with a JCB, at 8am and an Olympic sized Crossbow and bolts were stolen.
It is suspected that Pascal Tonk, committed this break in and then used the Crossbow in his murders, before he came to the end of his life.
Tonk, who was said to be wearing a large shaggy coat, also hit a Shitzu dog, in Horseshoe common at 9.40am, with one of his arrows.
He was said to be laughing whilst committing the sick attack.
Senior Police Officer, Alan Rose said, ‘We did not know his mental state, it is obvious this behaviour could not have been carried out by a sane person.’
Running News Story. L Tauru
A couple, have been found dead near to Poole Harbour, after a suspected poisoning of the toxic substance, Lindane.
A Danish Life Boat Crew found the couple, who were in their 80’s, half a mile out of the Harbour.
The tragic poisoning happened after a cargo ship L Tauru leaked the toxic substance, Lindane, into the water.
A further, 70 people have been rescued and taken to hospital with cuts and bruises.
Poole Harbour is being cordoned off after the huge spillage of the highly toxic substance, Lindande, after a massive collision between the Sandbanks ferry and a Torbay Seaways vessel.
A source from the cargo ship company explained, Lindane is one of the most dangerous substances and has already killed all the fish, shrimps and corals around the area.
The Harbour is expected to be closed for at least 48 hours.
Torben Lee, 58, an environmental spokesperson said: ‘We are going to place chemical boons around the area, which act as a wall. We are doing everything we can to try to stop the Lindane spreading any further.’
The area from south east Sandbanks to Hengistry Head will be completely inaccessible to everyone, it is usually used for dog walkers, exercising and walking.
L Tauru, was Torbay Seaways first vessel, and was carrying 20 trucks which had various different substances in them.
Only one truck spilt its content so far and work is frantically being done to keep any of the other trucks from leaking.
There were eight crew members and numerous truck drivers on the vessel which was on part of its trip around Cherbourg, France.
Bridget Verdon, who works at the company said: ‘I believe some of the crew members jumped off the boat in panic when it crashed.’
The collision happened at 9.10am, Poole Harbour, and has left Sandbanks ferry with a gaping hole in the side and broken chains.
The Sandbanks ferry transports people across the two mile journey from Poole to Swanage, saving them a 30 mile drive around.
Chief loader, Nick Gosney, 72, who has worked at the harbour for 60 years said: ‘I have never seen anything like this before, it is absolute chaos.’
A Danish Life Boat Crew found the couple, who were in their 80’s, half a mile out of the Harbour.
The tragic poisoning happened after a cargo ship L Tauru leaked the toxic substance, Lindane, into the water.
A further, 70 people have been rescued and taken to hospital with cuts and bruises.
Poole Harbour is being cordoned off after the huge spillage of the highly toxic substance, Lindande, after a massive collision between the Sandbanks ferry and a Torbay Seaways vessel.
A source from the cargo ship company explained, Lindane is one of the most dangerous substances and has already killed all the fish, shrimps and corals around the area.
The Harbour is expected to be closed for at least 48 hours.
Torben Lee, 58, an environmental spokesperson said: ‘We are going to place chemical boons around the area, which act as a wall. We are doing everything we can to try to stop the Lindane spreading any further.’
The area from south east Sandbanks to Hengistry Head will be completely inaccessible to everyone, it is usually used for dog walkers, exercising and walking.
L Tauru, was Torbay Seaways first vessel, and was carrying 20 trucks which had various different substances in them.
Only one truck spilt its content so far and work is frantically being done to keep any of the other trucks from leaking.
There were eight crew members and numerous truck drivers on the vessel which was on part of its trip around Cherbourg, France.
Bridget Verdon, who works at the company said: ‘I believe some of the crew members jumped off the boat in panic when it crashed.’
The collision happened at 9.10am, Poole Harbour, and has left Sandbanks ferry with a gaping hole in the side and broken chains.
The Sandbanks ferry transports people across the two mile journey from Poole to Swanage, saving them a 30 mile drive around.
Chief loader, Nick Gosney, 72, who has worked at the harbour for 60 years said: ‘I have never seen anything like this before, it is absolute chaos.’
Original News Story
Bournemouth University biting off more than it can chew.
Bournemouth University has a huge lack of halls of residence, with over 600 first year students unable to get a place in them.
The universities answer to this shortage, is to place these students in houses surrounding the area, which can contain as little as three people.
With 4400 students starting their studies this year, the question must be posed, as to whether the university are simply taking on more students than they can handle.
When questioned, a spokesman from the University said: ‘As a university we are growing and we are doing everything in our power for our halls of residence to grow with us. There is currently a new block of halls being built alongside Purbeck.’
Many students when applying to university would expect that their first year would be spent in halls, as this allows making new friends to be easy.
However, a more prominent worry for the university is that some of these students do not feel safe where they live, particularly in Boscombe and Pokesdown.
The university have an accommodation office where support is offered to students who are unhappy and there have been very complimentary reports of their work.
Josh Matthews, of 102 Gladstone Road East in Boscombe, said, ‘We have had many issues with our house, including a gas leak.’ Mr Matthews, 18, who is studying Business at the University added, ‘I applied to live in halls, I enjoy living in a house, but feel I may have been able to meet more people if I lived in halls.’
Mr Matthew’s housemate, Emma Boyce, 18 said, ‘I don’t mind being in a house, I am just disappointed with the location, we are more than 3 miles from the university. I also do not feel safe walking in Boscombe alone.’
Bournemouth University has a huge lack of halls of residence, with over 600 first year students unable to get a place in them.
The universities answer to this shortage, is to place these students in houses surrounding the area, which can contain as little as three people.
With 4400 students starting their studies this year, the question must be posed, as to whether the university are simply taking on more students than they can handle.
When questioned, a spokesman from the University said: ‘As a university we are growing and we are doing everything in our power for our halls of residence to grow with us. There is currently a new block of halls being built alongside Purbeck.’
Many students when applying to university would expect that their first year would be spent in halls, as this allows making new friends to be easy.
However, a more prominent worry for the university is that some of these students do not feel safe where they live, particularly in Boscombe and Pokesdown.
The university have an accommodation office where support is offered to students who are unhappy and there have been very complimentary reports of their work.
Josh Matthews, of 102 Gladstone Road East in Boscombe, said, ‘We have had many issues with our house, including a gas leak.’ Mr Matthews, 18, who is studying Business at the University added, ‘I applied to live in halls, I enjoy living in a house, but feel I may have been able to meet more people if I lived in halls.’
Mr Matthew’s housemate, Emma Boyce, 18 said, ‘I don’t mind being in a house, I am just disappointed with the location, we are more than 3 miles from the university. I also do not feel safe walking in Boscombe alone.’
Kim Sengupta
Kim Sengupta, a journalist, who has dodged bombs and bullets in Iraq says curiosity and flexibility are vital to be a good reporter.
Mr Sengupta who works as Defence and Diplomatic Correspondent at The Independent spoke about how being a naturally curious person lead him into this field, ‘Curiosity is key, every reporter must have curiosity to do well.’
Mr Sengupta now 48, who has worked at The Independent for the last 12 years and previously worked for the Daily Mail, studied Politics and Economics at University.
He talked about how he had always been interested in current affairs and what was going on around him, both in the world and his hometown of Hornchurch, Greater London.
Having been a general reporter for much of his career he said how for him, his curiosity and interest in current affairs lead to such enjoyment and now on a salary of £58,000, success.
He added, ‘being a good writer is obviously essential, but it is something that can be taught whereas curiosity can’t.’
Mr Sengupta who is divorced, spoke about how being a reporter is all about being flexible, ‘you never know when a story is going to happen, so you need to be ready and able to drop everything for it.’
This can mean spending days out in war torn Iraq imbedded with our troops on the front line, and writing through the day and night to meet a deadline - To having a minimal amount of work to do.
Mr Sengupta has explored a vast number of countries and reported on a varied spectre of world news and current affairs.
Having had some great opportunities, collecting some unforgettable memories, Mr Sengupta has been very successful within his role at The Independent.
Mr Sengupta who works as Defence and Diplomatic Correspondent at The Independent spoke about how being a naturally curious person lead him into this field, ‘Curiosity is key, every reporter must have curiosity to do well.’
Mr Sengupta now 48, who has worked at The Independent for the last 12 years and previously worked for the Daily Mail, studied Politics and Economics at University.
He talked about how he had always been interested in current affairs and what was going on around him, both in the world and his hometown of Hornchurch, Greater London.
Having been a general reporter for much of his career he said how for him, his curiosity and interest in current affairs lead to such enjoyment and now on a salary of £58,000, success.
He added, ‘being a good writer is obviously essential, but it is something that can be taught whereas curiosity can’t.’
Mr Sengupta who is divorced, spoke about how being a reporter is all about being flexible, ‘you never know when a story is going to happen, so you need to be ready and able to drop everything for it.’
This can mean spending days out in war torn Iraq imbedded with our troops on the front line, and writing through the day and night to meet a deadline - To having a minimal amount of work to do.
Mr Sengupta has explored a vast number of countries and reported on a varied spectre of world news and current affairs.
Having had some great opportunities, collecting some unforgettable memories, Mr Sengupta has been very successful within his role at The Independent.
Eddie Wickham.
A day for an adventure...
Eddie Wickham’s earliest memory is from when he and his pals would ride off on their bikes for adventures on Boscombe beach.
Mr Wickham, now 83, remembers how his mother would pack him off for the day with a snack box and how he and his friends, who wouldn’t have been older than 12, would ride off on the bikes that they had made themselves.
He says about his bike, ‘it was my pride and joy, I used any spare parts I could find to make it.’
Mr Wickham, who has lived in Boscombe his entire life, spoke of how they would ride off to the beach and leave their bikes at Boscombe pier, swim along to Bournemouth pier and then run back!
He spoke about how their adventures filled their weekends and spare time and they enjoyed the freedom of being by the sea.
Mr Wickham, who still lives in the house he was born in said, it only took a few minutes to get to the beach and spoke about how they would be gone out on their adventures all day and his mother need not worry.
He remembers there were swarms of tourists every weekend but him and his pals left their bikes over a mile away whilst they swam along with no worry at all.
Mr Wickham brought up his four children with his wife Maureen in Boscombe to, giving them the same opportunities to play on the beach as he did in his childhood.
His daughter Linda Wickham, loves the lifestyle so much, she has chosen to work as a lecturer at Bournemouth University.
Eddie Wickham’s earliest memory is from when he and his pals would ride off on their bikes for adventures on Boscombe beach.
Mr Wickham, now 83, remembers how his mother would pack him off for the day with a snack box and how he and his friends, who wouldn’t have been older than 12, would ride off on the bikes that they had made themselves.
He says about his bike, ‘it was my pride and joy, I used any spare parts I could find to make it.’
Mr Wickham, who has lived in Boscombe his entire life, spoke of how they would ride off to the beach and leave their bikes at Boscombe pier, swim along to Bournemouth pier and then run back!
He spoke about how their adventures filled their weekends and spare time and they enjoyed the freedom of being by the sea.
Mr Wickham, who still lives in the house he was born in said, it only took a few minutes to get to the beach and spoke about how they would be gone out on their adventures all day and his mother need not worry.
He remembers there were swarms of tourists every weekend but him and his pals left their bikes over a mile away whilst they swam along with no worry at all.
Mr Wickham brought up his four children with his wife Maureen in Boscombe to, giving them the same opportunities to play on the beach as he did in his childhood.
His daughter Linda Wickham, loves the lifestyle so much, she has chosen to work as a lecturer at Bournemouth University.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
