Man jailed for 23 years for attempted murder of child in Brentwood
It's after an attack on a woman and a young child last year
Last updated 6th May 2022
A man has been jailed for 23 years for the attempted murder of a child in Brentwood last year.
27 year old Zach Hughes, of Brentwood Road in Romford, was charged after an attack on a woman and young child on 6 May.
He had travelled to Brentwood with his victims. As the car was parked up in Brook Street, Hughes began his attack on the pair who later had to be taken to hospital.
Hughes was charged the following day with attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.
He admitted to all three charges at Basildon Crown Court and was sentenced yesterday.
Detective Inspector Brian Palombella, of Essex Police, said:
“This has been an extremely sensitive and distressing case not only for the lead investigating officer - DC Emily Hulme - and my teams, but also those who attended the incident.
“I would like to offer my sincere thanks to the first responders and members of the public whose actions were vital in what were clearly very traumatizing circumstances, and the sentencing today clearly reflects that impact.”