Man jailed for machete attack on vulnerable Nuneaton woman
Brandan Sharp has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years.
Last updated 14th Mar 2023
A knifeman described as being “extremely dangerous” has been jailed for more than 10 years for attacking a vulnerable woman in Nuneaton.
Brandan Sharp attacked the woman with a machete after forcing entry to her flat in Dorlecote Court in June last year, Warwick Crown Court heard.
The victim – a woman in her 30s – managed to escape and a neighbour raised the alarm. She was taken to hospital with a serious injury to her hand that required surgery and 20 stitches.
Sharp was arrested a couple of weeks later when officers found him after raiding a flat in Borough Way as part of a drugs investigation. During the raid officers seized crack cocaine and heroin.
Sharp, 26, of Elderfield Drive, Sutton-in-Ashfield pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm, and being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. He was jailed for 10-and-a-half years.
Detective Constable Reece Gordon from Nuneaton Proactive CID said: “Sharp is extremely dangerous and could easily have killed his victim with this vicious attack. While her injuries were serious it is remarkable she wasn’t more badly hurt or worse.
“I am pleased Sharp is now behind bars for a significant length of time and I can only hope this offers some solace to the victim.”
Also jailed was Tyler Howarth of Bentnick Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, who was arrested as part of the drugs investigation. Howarth pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin, and possession with intent to supply crack cocaine.