Two men have been sentenced to prison for a brutal attack outside a Cornwall pub, involving a 30,000-volt Taser and scaffolding bars. The assault, which occurred on a Tuesday afternoon, left a man with a fractured nose and a woman with a head injury. The victims were reportedly too scared to provide impact statements due to the severity of the incident.
Key Takeaways
- Two men, Nikita Trembath and Matthew Cunningham, have been jailed for a violent assault.
- The attack involved a 30,000-volt Taser and scaffolding bars.
- The incident took place outside the Seven Stars pub in Penryn.
- Victims sustained injuries including a fractured nose and a head injury.
The Attack
The court heard that Nikita Trembath, 32, and Matthew Cunningham, 41, attacked a man and a woman with various weapons outside the Seven Stars pub in Penryn. The incident took place around 3:45 PM on Tuesday, July 15th. The female victim suffered a head injury, while the male victim sustained a fractured nose.
Sentencing
Matthew Cunningham received a sentence of five years and four months imprisonment. Nikita Trembath was jailed for two years and eight months.
Trembath pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and possession of a weapon for the discharge of an electric stun gun. Cunningham admitted to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, causing grievous bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon at an earlier hearing.
Investigation and Impact
Detective Constable Richard Haycock described the event as “an incredibly violent and persistent attack, carried out with weapons, which took place in the middle of a Cornish street at the time of the school run.” He added that the incident was “no doubt terrifying for all those who had the misfortune of being in the area at the time going about their business.” The court was informed of prior difficulties between the parties involved, and the victims’ fear prevented them from providing victim impact statements.
Sources
Cornwall Men Jailed for Violent Taser and Scaffolding Bar Attack Outside Pub