Man jailed for meat cleaver attack on woman

A man who attacked a couple in the street with a meat cleaver has been jailed for 10 years.

Patrick Wiggins and another man, Kane Lilleyman, assaulted the man and woman at Brayford Pool, Lincoln, in January.

Wiggins hit the woman with the weapon in an unprovoked attack, leaving a deep cut to her head. Lilleyman assaulted the man causing minor injuries. Both then fled the scene, Lincolnshire Police said.

The pair were arrested after a search of the area by officers.

Wiggins, 42, of Portland Street, Lincoln, was found guilty of causing wounding with intent, threatening a person with a blade in a public place and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Lilleyman, 35, of Arthur Street in Lincoln, pleaded guilty to affray and was given a 15-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.

Both were sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on Friday.

Det Con Emma Woolridge said: "The sentence reflects the seriousness of the attack, particularly given the use of a meat cleaver.

"The incident has had a profound impact on the victim, and it is hoped the sentence will deter others from carrying or using knives, or other bladed weapons, sending a clear message about the consequences of such offences."

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