Man jailed after attack on woman left her with "horrific" injuries
Anthony Edinburgh was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
A man has been jailed for 16 years after he assaulted a woman, leaving her with "horrific injuries", according to West Midlands Police.
The victim still remains in a medical establishment where she is receiving rehabilitative care.
Anthony Edinburgh, of Antrobus Road, Handsworth Wood carried out an unprovoked attack on the victim at an address in the Lozells area on Friday 7 April earlier this year.
He was caught after officers trawled through CCTV, which placed Edinburgh, aged 59 at the scene.
Following his arrest on Thursday 13 April, a search of his home was carried out and police recovered clothes worn by Edinburgh at the time of the assault matching CCTV footage.
Edinburgh denied involvement in the offence, but was charged with wounding with intent.
Edinburgh was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday (14 Aug).
Detective Sergeant Sharon Owen from the Major Crime Team said: "This was a horrific attack of a defenceless woman in her own home.
"Anthony Edinburgh is a clearly a danger to society.
"The team have worked tirelessly to get justice for the victim and this sentence reflects the severity of the offence.
"Violence against women and girls of this nature will not be tolerated."